Ngqayi 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
275
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↑ 2.2%
more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Attempted murder dropped significantly (-9) while Aggravated robbery increased (+6).
Crime trend by year
Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Stock-theft | 104 |
| Serious assault | 42 |
| Drug-related crime | 19 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 18 |
| Murder | 14 |
| Common assault | 13 |
| Residential burglary | 12 |
| Malicious damage | 11 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock-theft | 104 | 111 | -7 |
| Serious assault | 42 | 49 | -7 |
| Drug-related crime | 19 | 0 | +19 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 18 | 13 | +5 |
| Murder | 14 | 12 | +2 |
| Common assault | 13 | 10 | +3 |
| Residential burglary | 12 | 7 | +5 |
| Malicious damage | 11 | 10 | +1 |
| Rape | 11 | 18 | -7 |
| Aggravated robbery | 11 | 5 | +6 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 7 | 3 | +4 |
| Business burglary | 5 | 8 | -3 |
| Common robbery | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Attempted murder | 1 | 10 | -9 |
| Carjacking | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Crimen injuria | 1 | 4 | -3 |
| Culpable homicide | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle theft | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theft from vehicle | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| Truck hijacking | 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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