Kwadwesi 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
1,163
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 5.4%
fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 4.8%
below 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Aggravated robbery dropped significantly (-42) while Robbery at residential premises increased (+23).
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 |
|---|---|
| Aggravated robbery | 250 |
| Common assault | 113 |
| Serious assault | 101 |
| Malicious damage | 89 |
| Drug-related crime | 88 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 82 |
| Residential burglary | 64 |
| Murder | 63 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated robbery | 250 | 292 | -42 |
| Common assault | 113 | 137 | -24 |
| Serious assault | 101 | 113 | -12 |
| Malicious damage | 89 | 109 | -20 |
| Drug-related crime | 88 | 69 | +19 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 82 | 59 | +23 |
| Residential burglary | 64 | 63 | +1 |
| Murder | 63 | 75 | -12 |
| Carjacking | 54 | 71 | -17 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 47 | 28 | +19 |
| Rape | 39 | 37 | +2 |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 15 | +9 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 22 | 20 | +2 |
| Business burglary | 20 | 8 | +12 |
| Attempted murder | 17 | 40 | -23 |
| Common robbery | 16 | 17 | -1 |
| Kidnapping | 13 | 8 | +5 |
| Theft from vehicle | 12 | 14 | -2 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 11 | 19 | -8 |
| Culpable homicide | 7 | 5 | +2 |
| Vehicle theft | 7 | 11 | -4 |
| Crimen injuria | 5 | 3 | +2 |
| Sexual assault | 5 | 2 | +3 |
| Stock-theft | 5 | 2 | +3 |
| Public violence | 3 | 1 | +2 |
| Arson | 2 | 3 | -1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Truck hijacking | 1 | 8 | -7 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 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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