Barkly East Crime Statistics
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About this data
These are raw crime counts from SAPS — not adjusted for population. Areas with more residents will naturally report more crimes. The most reliable indicator is the trend over time, which compares this area against its own history. Learn more
Crime volume
Moderate
in Eastern Cape · Low nationally
Reported crimes
351
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↓ 19.9%
fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 16.2%
below 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Serious assault dropped significantly (-50) while Theft from vehicle increased (+5).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 73 |
| Residential burglary | 73 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 46 |
| Stock-theft | 25 |
| Malicious damage | 23 |
| Rape | 16 |
| Commercial crime | 13 |
| Common assault | 13 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 73 | 123 | -50 |
| Residential burglary | 73 | 72 | +1 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 46 | 62 | -16 |
| Stock-theft | 25 | 24 | +1 |
| Malicious damage | 23 | 29 | -6 |
| Rape | 16 | 12 | +4 |
| Commercial crime | 13 | 17 | -4 |
| Common assault | 13 | 20 | -7 |
| Theft from vehicle | 13 | 8 | +5 |
| Common robbery | 12 | 10 | +2 |
| Business burglary | 7 | 9 | -2 |
| Crimen injuria | 6 | 3 | +3 |
| Drug-related crime | 6 | 19 | -13 |
| Culpable homicide | 4 | 1 | +3 |
| Aggravated robbery | 4 | 6 | -2 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 3 | 0 | +3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 9 | -6 |
| Arson | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Attempted murder | 2 | 3 | -1 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Murder | 1 | 4 | -3 |
| Vehicle theft | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Kidnapping | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Data Sources & Notes
- Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics
- SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Crime reporting rates vary by area.
- This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
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