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Hlalani Crime Statistics

Makhanda Precinct |Sarah Baartman
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Hlalani falls within the Makhanda police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Brookshaw Park, Extension 10, Extension 7, Extension 9, Fingo Village and 11 more.
Hlalani is a suburb in Sarah Baartman, Eastern Cape. Crime in the Makhanda precinct area (covering Hlalani) decreased 4.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,028 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (403 cases). All theft not mentioned elsewhere saw the biggest increase (+39). 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

Very High

in Eastern Cape · High nationally

Reported crimes

2,028

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 4.5%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Makhanda precinct area (covering Hlalani) decreased 4.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 312% above provincial median
Contact crime: 224% above provincial median
Property crime: 255% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

7

↓ 56.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

615

↓ 6.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

367

↓ 18.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

1,046

↑ 3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Makhanda precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		403
Common assault		287
Commercial crime		276
Residential burglary		193
Serious assault		125
Drug-related crime		118
Theft from vehicle		108
Malicious damage		93
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Compare with nearby areas

Other precincts in Sarah Baartman

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Baviaanskloof

15 crimes ↓ 54.5%

Fort Brown

16 crimes ↓ 27.3%

Wolwefontein

25 crimes ↓ 7.4%

Rietbron

27 crimes ↓ 10%

Committees

27 crimes ↑ 28.6%

Riebeeck East

31 crimes ↑ 29.2%
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Other suburbs served by Makhanda police station

17 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

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

Brookshaw ParkExtension 10Extension 7Extension 9Fingo VillageHill StreetJozaLavender ValleyMakhandaOatlandsRhiniScott FarmStones HillSunnysideTantyiWest Hill
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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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