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Lusikisiki Precinct

OR Tambo|3 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Lusikisiki decreased 4.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,902 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 19.1% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (529 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+53). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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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

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All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.

AmanyatiLusikisikiNewtown

Crime volume

Very High

in Eastern Cape

Reported crimes

2,902

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 4.9%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 19.1%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Lusikisiki decreased 4.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Lusikisiki precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		529
Common assault		315
Aggravated robbery		226
Rape		211
Residential burglary		198
Commercial crime		195
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		170
Malicious damage		160
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Serious assault529526+3
Common assault315319-4
Aggravated robbery226211+15
Rape211235-24
Residential burglary198234-36
Commercial crime195242-47
All theft not mentioned elsewhere170188-18
Malicious damage160165-5
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs12673+53
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition10488+16
Stock-theft9795+2
Murder91134-43
Shoplifting84115-31
Drug-related crime8099-19
Theft from vehicle7868+10
Business burglary5896-38
Attempted murder4655-9
Kidnapping2816+12
Sexual assault2722+5
Common robbery24240
Culpable homicide2315+8
Crimen injuria129+3
Vehicle theft105+5
Arson68-2
Neglect and ill-treatment of children20+2
Attempted sexual offences18-7
Public violence110
Abduction000
Contact sexual offences000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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Other precincts in OR Tambo

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Majola

103 crimes ↑ 836.4%

Hlababomvu

138 crimes ↑ 6.2%

Coffee Bay

175 crimes ↓ 15.9%

Thina Falls

240 crimes ↑ 56.9%

Mtontsasa

265 crimes → 1.1%

Kwaaiman

315 crimes ↓ 3.7%
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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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