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Valentia Crime Statistics

Addo Precinct |Sarah Baartman
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Valentia falls within the Addo police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Addo, Appolisville, Nomathamsanqa.
Valentia is a suburb in Sarah Baartman, Eastern Cape. Crime in the Addo precinct area (covering Valentia) increased 17.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 549 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 4.8% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (113 cases). Business burglary saw the biggest increase (+38). 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

Crime volume

High

in Eastern Cape · Moderate nationally

Reported crimes

549

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 17.3%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 4.8%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Addo precinct area (covering Valentia) rose 17.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with crime levels already high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 78% above provincial median
Contact crime: 74% above provincial median
Property crime: 76% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

22

↑ 15.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

258

↓ 6.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

138

↑ 74.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

153

↑ 35.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Addo precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		113
Common assault		69
Residential burglary		68
Drug-related crime		68
Malicious damage		50
Business burglary		49
Murder		22
Rape		20
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Compare with nearby areas

Other precincts in Sarah Baartman

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Fort Brown

11 crimes ↓ 28.6%

Baviaanskloof

12 crimes ↓ 15.8%

Rietbron

14 crimes ↓ 24%

Wolwefontein

16 crimes ↓ 8.7%

Committees

18 crimes ↑ 100%

Riebeeck East

19 crimes ↑ 19%
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Other suburbs served by Addo police station

4 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Valentia.

AddoAppolisvilleNomathamsanqa
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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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