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West Hill Crime Statistics

Makhanda Precinct |Sarah Baartman
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
West Hill 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.
West Hill is a suburb in Sarah Baartman, Eastern Cape. Crime in the Makhanda precinct area (covering West Hill) decreased 6.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 1,052 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025. The most reported crime is Common assault (213 cases). Malicious damage saw the biggest decrease (-32). 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

1,052

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 6.7%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

Crime in the Makhanda precinct area (covering West Hill) decreased 6.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 241% above provincial median
Contact crime: 223% above provincial median
Property crime: 259% 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

7

↓ 46.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

478

↓ 4.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

282

↓ 14% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

292

↓ 2.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Makhanda precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault		213
Residential burglary		150
Serious assault		99
Drug-related crime		94
Theft from vehicle		87
Malicious damage		66
Aggravated robbery		64
Common robbery		52
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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 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 West Hill.

Brookshaw ParkExtension 10Extension 7Extension 9Fingo VillageHill StreetHlalaniJozaLavender ValleyMakhandaOatlandsRhiniScott FarmStones HillSunnysideTantyi
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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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