Sulenkama 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
Moderate
in Eastern Cape
Reported crimes
416
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
→ 0.7%
no change vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 16.7%
below 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Serious assault dropped significantly (-16) while Drug-related crime increased (+9).
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 | 150 |
| Serious assault | 44 |
| Malicious damage | 26 |
| Murder | 23 |
| Residential burglary | 22 |
| Aggravated robbery | 22 |
| Attempted murder | 17 |
| Business burglary | 17 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock-theft | 150 | 165 | -15 |
| Serious assault | 44 | 60 | -16 |
| Malicious damage | 26 | 24 | +2 |
| Murder | 23 | 25 | -2 |
| Residential burglary | 22 | 21 | +1 |
| Aggravated robbery | 22 | 23 | -1 |
| Attempted murder | 17 | 13 | +4 |
| Business burglary | 17 | 14 | +3 |
| Rape | 17 | 19 | -2 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 17 | 12 | +5 |
| Common assault | 16 | 13 | +3 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 13 | 9 | +4 |
| Drug-related crime | 12 | 3 | +9 |
| Common robbery | 5 | 1 | +4 |
| Carjacking | 4 | 3 | +1 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 3 | +1 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Theft from vehicle | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Kidnapping | 1 | 4 | -3 |
| Vehicle theft | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crimen injuria | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Culpable homicide | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 0 | 3 | -3 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck hijacking | 0 | 1 | -1 |
Compare with nearby areas
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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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