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
1,072
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↓ 12.3%
fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 5%
below 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Residential burglary dropped significantly (-35) while Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs increased (+40).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 239 |
| Drug-related crime | 105 |
| Rape | 86 |
| Common assault | 76 |
| Commercial crime | 69 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 60 |
| Residential burglary | 53 |
| Stock-theft | 49 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 239 | 262 | -23 |
| Drug-related crime | 105 | 74 | +31 |
| Rape | 86 | 83 | +3 |
| Common assault | 76 | 99 | -23 |
| Commercial crime | 69 | 67 | +2 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 60 | 20 | +40 |
| Residential burglary | 53 | 88 | -35 |
| Stock-theft | 49 | 81 | -32 |
| Malicious damage | 48 | 67 | -19 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 40 | 69 | -29 |
| Murder | 40 | 54 | -14 |
| Business burglary | 35 | 44 | -9 |
| Aggravated robbery | 35 | 40 | -5 |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 20 | +11 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 29 | 33 | -4 |
| Culpable homicide | 17 | 18 | -1 |
| Crimen injuria | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 8 | 18 | -10 |
| Arson | 6 | 4 | +2 |
| Common robbery | 6 | 12 | -6 |
| Theft from vehicle | 6 | 17 | -11 |
| Attempted murder | 4 | 17 | -13 |
| Kidnapping | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Vehicle theft | 2 | 4 | -2 |
| Public violence | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 0 | 5 | -5 |
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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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