Steynsburg 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
Low
in Eastern Cape
Reported crimes
261
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↑ 19.7%
more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 5.1%
below 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Drug-related crime dropped significantly (-4) while Serious assault increased (+21).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 66 |
| Common assault | 37 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 31 |
| Residential burglary | 23 |
| Stock-theft | 22 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 16 |
| Commercial crime | 14 |
| Business burglary | 9 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 66 | 45 | +21 |
| Common assault | 37 | 31 | +6 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 31 | 17 | +14 |
| Residential burglary | 23 | 16 | +7 |
| Stock-theft | 22 | 26 | -4 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 16 | 7 | +9 |
| Commercial crime | 14 | 12 | +2 |
| Business burglary | 9 | 2 | +7 |
| Malicious damage | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Drug-related crime | 6 | 10 | -4 |
| Rape | 6 | 9 | -3 |
| Attempted murder | 5 | 4 | +1 |
| Culpable homicide | 3 | 4 | -1 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 3 | 4 | -1 |
| Murder | 3 | 4 | -1 |
| Common robbery | 2 | 5 | -3 |
| Aggravated robbery | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| Kidnapping | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Theft from vehicle | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crimen injuria | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 4 | -4 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle theft | 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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