Kidnapping in Eastern Cape
SAPS recorded 781 kidnapping cases in the Eastern Cape in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, down 5.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (828 cases).
How SAPS counts this: kidnapping is a standalone category in SAPS crime statistics, and these counts are included in the total crime figures on precinct and suburb pages. SAPS folds every kidnapping subtype it records into this one category, including hostage-taking and kidnapping for ransom or extortion, and publishes no per-subtype breakdown.
Note: Raw reported counts, not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally record more cases.
Is kidnapping rising or falling in Eastern Cape?
Which Eastern Cape precincts record the most kidnappings?
Eastern Cape SAPS precincts with the most recorded kidnapping cases in Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Click a precinct for its full crime breakdown.
| # | Precinct | District | Province | Apr 2025–Mar 2026 | vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kwazakele | Nelson Mandela Bay | Eastern Cape | 40 | +81.8% |
| 2 | Mount Road | Nelson Mandela Bay | Eastern Cape | 32 | -42.9% |
| 3 | Lusikisiki | OR Tambo | Eastern Cape | 28 | +75% |
| 4 | New Brighton | Nelson Mandela Bay | Eastern Cape | 24 | +41.2% |
| 5 | Mthatha | OR Tambo | Eastern Cape | 23 | -37.8% |
| 6 | Swartkops | Nelson Mandela Bay | Eastern Cape | 22 | -53.2% |
| 7 | East London | Buffalo City | Eastern Cape | 18 | -28% |
| 8 | Kwadwesi | Nelson Mandela Bay | Eastern Cape | 18 | +38.5% |
| 9 | Motherwell | Nelson Mandela Bay | Eastern Cape | 16 | +45.5% |
| 10 | Joza | Sarah Baartman | Eastern Cape | 15 | +87.5% |
| 11 | Dimbaza | Buffalo City | Eastern Cape | 14 | +100% |
| 12 | Gelvandale | Nelson Mandela Bay | Eastern Cape | 14 | +27.3% |
| 13 | Algoapark | Nelson Mandela Bay | Eastern Cape | 13 | -7.1% |
| 14 | Butterworth | Amathole | Eastern Cape | 13 | +44.4% |
| 15 | Humewood | Nelson Mandela Bay | Eastern Cape | 13 | -13.3% |
| 16 | Kariega | Nelson Mandela Bay | Eastern Cape | 13 | +18.2% |
| 17 | Libode | OR Tambo | Eastern Cape | 13 | +550% |
| 18 | Sterkspruit | Joe Gqabi | Eastern Cape | 13 | +160% |
| 19 | Bethelsdorp | Nelson Mandela Bay | Eastern Cape | 12 | +200% |
| 20 | Madeira | OR Tambo | Eastern Cape | 12 | +300% |