Ngqeleni 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
Very High
in Eastern Cape · High nationally
Reported crimes
1,395
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↑ 15.1%
more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 9.8%
above 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Aggravated robbery dropped significantly (-14) while Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition increased (+37).
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 | 281 |
| Common assault | 157 |
| Rape | 116 |
| Aggravated robbery | 112 |
| Malicious damage | 96 |
| Residential burglary | 80 |
| Murder | 66 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 63 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 281 | 251 | +30 |
| Common assault | 157 | 139 | +18 |
| Rape | 116 | 82 | +34 |
| Aggravated robbery | 112 | 126 | -14 |
| Malicious damage | 96 | 67 | +29 |
| Residential burglary | 80 | 79 | +1 |
| Murder | 66 | 74 | -8 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 63 | 26 | +37 |
| Business burglary | 61 | 53 | +8 |
| Stock-theft | 56 | 55 | +1 |
| Drug-related crime | 46 | 24 | +22 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 39 | 15 | +24 |
| Attempted murder | 29 | 21 | +8 |
| Culpable homicide | 29 | 32 | -3 |
| Common robbery | 27 | 25 | +2 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 26 | 28 | -2 |
| Carjacking | 24 | 31 | -7 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 18 | 28 | -10 |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 10 | +2 |
| Arson | 11 | 13 | -2 |
| Crimen injuria | 11 | 3 | +8 |
| Theft from vehicle | 8 | 7 | +1 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 7 | 5 | +2 |
| Kidnapping | 6 | 7 | -1 |
| Sexual assault | 6 | 4 | +2 |
| Vehicle theft | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Public violence | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck hijacking | 0 | 1 | -1 |
Compare with nearby areas
Other precincts in OR Tambo
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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