Swartkops 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
1,062
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
→ 1.3%
no change vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 5.2%
above 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Carjacking dropped significantly (-23) while Drug-related crime increased (+65).
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 | 179 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 129 |
| Drug-related crime | 115 |
| Theft from vehicle | 83 |
| Malicious damage | 62 |
| Residential burglary | 59 |
| Common assault | 59 |
| Serious assault | 54 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated robbery | 179 | 191 | -12 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 129 | 112 | +17 |
| Drug-related crime | 115 | 50 | +65 |
| Theft from vehicle | 83 | 91 | -8 |
| Malicious damage | 62 | 62 | 0 |
| Residential burglary | 59 | 62 | -3 |
| Common assault | 59 | 67 | -8 |
| Serious assault | 54 | 57 | -3 |
| Murder | 38 | 55 | -17 |
| Attempted murder | 34 | 32 | +2 |
| Carjacking | 32 | 55 | -23 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 29 | 13 | +16 |
| Rape | 27 | 26 | +1 |
| Business burglary | 18 | 17 | +1 |
| Culpable homicide | 17 | 23 | -6 |
| Kidnapping | 17 | 35 | -18 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 15 | 24 | -9 |
| Vehicle theft | 15 | 13 | +2 |
| Common robbery | 13 | 8 | +5 |
| Public violence | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 8 | +3 |
| Truck hijacking | 11 | 34 | -23 |
| Stock-theft | 10 | 11 | -1 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 7 | 10 | -3 |
| Crimen injuria | 5 | 1 | +4 |
| Sexual assault | 5 | 4 | +1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Contact sexual offences | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 1 | -1 |
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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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