Kariega 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
1,368
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 5.6%
fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Vehicle theft dropped significantly (-32) while Drug-related crime increased (+52).
Crime trend by year
Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 487 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 152 |
| Shoplifting | 100 |
| Theft from vehicle | 94 |
| Malicious damage | 82 |
| Residential burglary | 81 |
| Common assault | 70 |
| Aggravated robbery | 60 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 487 | 435 | +52 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 152 | 167 | -15 |
| Shoplifting | 100 | 92 | +8 |
| Theft from vehicle | 94 | 89 | +5 |
| Malicious damage | 82 | 93 | -11 |
| Residential burglary | 81 | 103 | -22 |
| Common assault | 70 | 72 | -2 |
| Aggravated robbery | 60 | 91 | -31 |
| Business burglary | 41 | 72 | -31 |
| Serious assault | 31 | 25 | +6 |
| Common robbery | 24 | 21 | +3 |
| Rape | 23 | 7 | +16 |
| Vehicle theft | 23 | 55 | -32 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 19 | 17 | +2 |
| Attempted murder | 17 | 12 | +5 |
| Carjacking | 9 | 7 | +2 |
| Murder | 9 | 14 | -5 |
| Crimen injuria | 8 | 7 | +1 |
| Kidnapping | 8 | 5 | +3 |
| Stock-theft | 8 | 25 | -17 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 6 | 16 | -10 |
| Culpable homicide | 5 | 10 | -5 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 4 | 6 | -2 |
| Truck hijacking | 2 | 4 | -2 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Contact sexual offences | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 4 | -3 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 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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