Chatty 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
High
in Eastern Cape · Moderate nationally
Reported crimes
902
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
→ 0.6%
no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Aggravated robbery dropped significantly (-39) while Drug-related crime increased (+42).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 167 |
| Common assault | 126 |
| Drug-related crime | 89 |
| Malicious damage | 86 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 66 |
| Aggravated robbery | 57 |
| Residential burglary | 55 |
| Murder | 40 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 167 | 160 | +7 |
| Common assault | 126 | 131 | -5 |
| Drug-related crime | 89 | 47 | +42 |
| Malicious damage | 86 | 112 | -26 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 66 | 50 | +16 |
| Aggravated robbery | 57 | 96 | -39 |
| Residential burglary | 55 | 48 | +7 |
| Murder | 40 | 21 | +19 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 34 | 25 | +9 |
| Commercial crime | 32 | 29 | +3 |
| Rape | 29 | 36 | -7 |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| Attempted murder | 25 | 31 | -6 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 18 | 20 | -2 |
| Business burglary | 16 | 7 | +9 |
| Common robbery | 9 | 10 | -1 |
| Theft from vehicle | 9 | 18 | -9 |
| Vehicle theft | 5 | 4 | +1 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Culpable homicide | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Kidnapping | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 5 | -3 |
| Arson | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| Contact sexual offences | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Stock-theft | 1 | 6 | -5 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crimen injuria | 0 | 5 | -5 |
| Public violence | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| 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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