Bhityi 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
High
in Eastern Cape · Moderate nationally
Reported crimes
1,154
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↑ 7.2%
more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Murder dropped significantly (-32) while Stock-theft increased (+93).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Stock-theft | 421 |
| Serious assault | 136 |
| Murder | 79 |
| Aggravated robbery | 79 |
| Rape | 66 |
| Malicious damage | 60 |
| Common assault | 51 |
| Residential burglary | 49 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock-theft | 421 | 328 | +93 |
| Serious assault | 136 | 141 | -5 |
| Murder | 79 | 111 | -32 |
| Aggravated robbery | 79 | 105 | -26 |
| Rape | 66 | 71 | -5 |
| Malicious damage | 60 | 32 | +28 |
| Common assault | 51 | 50 | +1 |
| Residential burglary | 49 | 32 | +17 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 40 | 45 | -5 |
| Attempted murder | 38 | 35 | +3 |
| Business burglary | 36 | 34 | +2 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 19 | 34 | -15 |
| Common robbery | 14 | 6 | +8 |
| Culpable homicide | 14 | 12 | +2 |
| Commercial crime | 9 | 7 | +2 |
| Drug-related crime | 8 | 4 | +4 |
| Vehicle theft | 8 | 3 | +5 |
| Theft from vehicle | 7 | 5 | +2 |
| Kidnapping | 6 | 8 | -2 |
| Sexual assault | 6 | 2 | +4 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 5 | 0 | +5 |
| Arson | 1 | 11 | -10 |
| Crimen injuria | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Public violence | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shoplifting | 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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