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
Reported crimes
878
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
→ 1.7%
no change vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Aggravated robbery dropped significantly (-22) while Stock-theft increased (+48).
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 |
|---|---|
| Stock-theft | 310 |
| Serious assault | 107 |
| Murder | 69 |
| Aggravated robbery | 60 |
| Malicious damage | 50 |
| Rape | 48 |
| Common assault | 40 |
| Attempted murder | 33 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock-theft | 310 | 262 | +48 |
| Serious assault | 107 | 105 | +2 |
| Murder | 69 | 88 | -19 |
| Aggravated robbery | 60 | 82 | -22 |
| Malicious damage | 50 | 24 | +26 |
| Rape | 48 | 51 | -3 |
| Common assault | 40 | 43 | -3 |
| Attempted murder | 33 | 28 | +5 |
| Residential burglary | 33 | 25 | +8 |
| Business burglary | 23 | 27 | -4 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 16 | 32 | -16 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 16 | 34 | -18 |
| Culpable homicide | 12 | 11 | +1 |
| Common robbery | 10 | 4 | +6 |
| Carjacking | 9 | 13 | -4 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 9 | 8 | +1 |
| Drug-related crime | 6 | 3 | +3 |
| Vehicle theft | 6 | 2 | +4 |
| Theft from vehicle | 6 | 4 | +2 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 5 | 0 | +5 |
| Kidnapping | 4 | 5 | -1 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 2 | +2 |
| Arson | 1 | 9 | -8 |
| Truck hijacking | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crimen injuria | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 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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