Gelvandale 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
Very High
in Eastern Cape · High nationally
Reported crimes
1,949
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↓ 18.9%
fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 53.7%
below 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Common assault dropped significantly (-122) while Drug-related crime increased (+71).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 504 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 189 |
| Malicious damage | 158 |
| Serious assault | 143 |
| Common assault | 133 |
| Shoplifting | 103 |
| Residential burglary | 95 |
| Commercial crime | 80 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 504 | 433 | +71 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 189 | 253 | -64 |
| Malicious damage | 158 | 246 | -88 |
| Serious assault | 143 | 216 | -73 |
| Common assault | 133 | 255 | -122 |
| Shoplifting | 103 | 108 | -5 |
| Residential burglary | 95 | 100 | -5 |
| Commercial crime | 80 | 123 | -43 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 71 | 65 | +6 |
| Murder | 67 | 73 | -6 |
| Aggravated robbery | 64 | 123 | -59 |
| Theft from vehicle | 62 | 72 | -10 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 58 | 52 | +6 |
| Attempted murder | 57 | 100 | -43 |
| Rape | 43 | 33 | +10 |
| Business burglary | 34 | 46 | -12 |
| Common robbery | 23 | 32 | -9 |
| Kidnapping | 14 | 11 | +3 |
| Sexual assault | 14 | 7 | +7 |
| Crimen injuria | 11 | 18 | -7 |
| Vehicle theft | 8 | 16 | -8 |
| Culpable homicide | 7 | 14 | -7 |
| Arson | 4 | 2 | +2 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Public violence | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Abduction | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stock-theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)
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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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