Question 1

Is the Maletswai area safe to live in?

Accepted Answer

The Maletswai SAPS precinct recorded 644 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026 — up 19% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025. 1 murder was reported. It sits in the "Moderate" crime-volume tier for Eastern Cape precincts. SafeSuburb presents SAPS figures as published — we do not rate precincts safe or unsafe. SAPS reports crime at precinct level, not per suburb, so every suburb in this precinct shares the same data.

Question 2

What is the crime rate in the Maletswai precinct?

Accepted Answer

The Maletswai SAPS precinct reported 644 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Crime is up 19% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Question 3

Has crime in the Maletswai precinct increased or decreased?

Accepted Answer

Crime in the Maletswai SAPS precinct has increased 19% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025. The precinct reported 644 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, compared to the same period in the previous financial year.

Question 4

What is the most common crime in the Maletswai precinct?

Accepted Answer

The most frequently reported crime category in the Maletswai SAPS precinct is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm.

Question 5

What suburbs does the Maletswai police station cover?

Accepted Answer

The Maletswai SAPS precinct covers: Jamestown. All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level, not per suburb.

Crime category	Reported count
Serious assault	153
Residential burglary	128
Common assault	49
Drug-related crime	45
Malicious damage	44
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	42
Crimen injuria	40
Business burglary	27

Category	2025-2026	2024-2025	Change
Serious assault	153	142	+11
Residential burglary	128	91	+37
Common assault	49	48	+1
Drug-related crime	45	35	+10
Malicious damage	44	30	+14
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	42	35	+7
Crimen injuria	40	37	+3
Business burglary	27	11	+16
Rape	21	13	+8
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	20	14	+6
Common robbery	19	12	+7
Commercial crime	18	12	+6
Theft from vehicle	15	21	-6
Aggravated robbery	10	16	-6
Attempted sexual offences	4	1	+3
Kidnapping	3	2	+1
Attempted murder	2	0	+2
Murder	1	3	-2
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	1	1	0
Sexual assault	1	8	-7
Vehicle theft	1	1	0
Abduction	0	0	0
Arson	0	0	0
Contact sexual offences	0	0	0
Culpable homicide	0	2	-2
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	0	2	-2
Public violence	0	0	0
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	0	0	0
Shoplifting	0	0	0
Stock-theft	0	4	-4

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