Kabega Park 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
Reported crimes
3,366
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
→ 0.3%
no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 8.1%
above 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Malicious damage dropped significantly (-69) while All theft not mentioned elsewhere increased (+58).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 827 |
| Commercial crime | 510 |
| Residential burglary | 353 |
| Common assault | 285 |
| Malicious damage | 221 |
| Serious assault | 204 |
| Theft from vehicle | 192 |
| Drug-related crime | 164 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 827 | 769 | +58 |
| Commercial crime | 510 | 481 | +29 |
| Residential burglary | 353 | 401 | -48 |
| Common assault | 285 | 279 | +6 |
| Malicious damage | 221 | 290 | -69 |
| Serious assault | 204 | 182 | +22 |
| Theft from vehicle | 192 | 153 | +39 |
| Drug-related crime | 164 | 141 | +23 |
| Aggravated robbery | 156 | 181 | -25 |
| Shoplifting | 61 | 60 | +1 |
| Business burglary | 58 | 44 | +14 |
| Vehicle theft | 53 | 49 | +4 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 45 | 44 | +1 |
| Common robbery | 44 | 55 | -11 |
| Rape | 36 | 54 | -18 |
| Murder | 30 | 25 | +5 |
| Attempted murder | 24 | 23 | +1 |
| Crimen injuria | 20 | 24 | -4 |
| Culpable homicide | 17 | 20 | -3 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 16 | 15 | +1 |
| Stock-theft | 15 | 53 | -38 |
| Sexual assault | 13 | 12 | +1 |
| Kidnapping | 11 | 12 | -1 |
| Arson | 6 | 2 | +4 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Public violence | 0 | 1 | -1 |
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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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