Nqweba Crime Statistics
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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
718
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↑ 7.6%
more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Serious assault dropped significantly (-25) while Drug-related crime increased (+26).
Crime trend by year
Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 171 |
| Common assault | 132 |
| Residential burglary | 80 |
| Malicious damage | 71 |
| Drug-related crime | 41 |
| Business burglary | 37 |
| Aggravated robbery | 35 |
| Rape | 21 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 171 | 196 | -25 |
| Common assault | 132 | 126 | +6 |
| Residential burglary | 80 | 68 | +12 |
| Malicious damage | 71 | 56 | +15 |
| Drug-related crime | 41 | 15 | +26 |
| Business burglary | 37 | 24 | +13 |
| Aggravated robbery | 35 | 23 | +12 |
| Rape | 21 | 19 | +2 |
| Murder | 19 | 25 | -6 |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 21 | -4 |
| Theft from vehicle | 16 | 20 | -4 |
| Common robbery | 15 | 10 | +5 |
| Stock-theft | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Crimen injuria | 10 | 11 | -1 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 8 | 5 | +3 |
| Attempted murder | 7 | 4 | +3 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 7 | 3 | +4 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Culpable homicide | 2 | 6 | -4 |
| Kidnapping | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle theft | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Abduction | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Arson | 1 | 4 | -3 |
| Contact sexual offences | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Truck hijacking | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carjacking | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 0 | 3 | -3 |
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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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