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Hankey Crime Statistics

Hankey Precinct |Sarah Baartman
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Hankey falls within the Hankey police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics.
Hankey is a suburb in Sarah Baartman, Eastern Cape. Crime in the Hankey precinct area (covering Hankey) increased 32.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 434 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 27.2% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (119 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+52). 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

Reported crimes

434

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 32.8%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 27.2%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Hankey precinct area (covering Hankey) rose 32.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024.
Total crime: 41% above provincial median
Contact crime: 45% above provincial median
Property crime: 18% 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

11

↑ 57.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

214

↑ 7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

64

↑ 6.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

156

↑ 132.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Hankey precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		119
Drug-related crime		65
Residential burglary		46
Common assault		42
Malicious damage		38
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		26
Aggravated robbery		14
Rape		13
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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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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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