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KwaNojoli Crime Statistics

Cookhouse Precinct |Sarah Baartman
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error

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KwaNojoli is a suburb in Sarah Baartman, Eastern Cape. Crime in the Cookhouse precinct area (covering KwaNojoli) increased 13.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 278 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 12.6% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (74 cases). Residential burglary saw the biggest increase (+23). 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

Moderate

in Eastern Cape · Low nationally

Reported crimes

278

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 13.5%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 12.6%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Cookhouse precinct area (covering KwaNojoli) rose 13.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024.
Total crime: 10% below provincial median
Contact crime: 34% below provincial median
Property crime: 12% below 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

4

↑ 100% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

98

↑ 15.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

69

↑ 64.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

111

↓ 5.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Cookhouse precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime
74
Serious assault
52
Residential burglary
34
Common assault
28
Stock-theft
27
Malicious damage
14
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
7
Rape
7
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3 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

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

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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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