Flagstaff 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
747
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 11.9%
fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
→ 0.2%
in line with 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Residential burglary dropped significantly (-28) while Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs 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 |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 178 |
| Drug-related crime | 76 |
| Rape | 70 |
| Common assault | 58 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 42 |
| Stock-theft | 42 |
| Residential burglary | 40 |
| Murder | 35 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 178 | 197 | -19 |
| Drug-related crime | 76 | 58 | +18 |
| Rape | 70 | 47 | +23 |
| Common assault | 58 | 78 | -20 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 42 | 19 | +23 |
| Stock-theft | 42 | 66 | -24 |
| Residential burglary | 40 | 68 | -28 |
| Murder | 35 | 44 | -9 |
| Malicious damage | 32 | 48 | -16 |
| Business burglary | 28 | 33 | -5 |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 12 | +15 |
| Aggravated robbery | 24 | 32 | -8 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 23 | 27 | -4 |
| Crimen injuria | 13 | 14 | -1 |
| Culpable homicide | 12 | 18 | -6 |
| Arson | 6 | 2 | +4 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 6 | 10 | -4 |
| Common robbery | 5 | 10 | -5 |
| Attempted murder | 4 | 13 | -9 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 16 | -12 |
| Theft from vehicle | 4 | 11 | -7 |
| Carjacking | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Kidnapping | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 3 | 4 | -1 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 3 | 5 | -2 |
| Vehicle theft | 2 | 3 | -1 |
| Truck hijacking | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Contact sexual offences | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Public violence | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 0 | 5 | -5 |
| Bank robbery | 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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