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West Bank Crime Statistics

Port Alfred Precinct |Sarah Baartman
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
West Bank falls within the Port Alfred police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: East Bank, Emerald Heights, Forest Downs, Nemato, Port Alfred and 2 more.
West Bank is a suburb in Sarah Baartman, Eastern Cape. Crime in the Port Alfred precinct area (covering West Bank) increased 10.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 430 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 27% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Residential burglary (107 cases). Residential burglary saw the biggest increase (+37). 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

430

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 10.8%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 27%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Port Alfred precinct area (covering West Bank) rose 10.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024.
Total crime: 39% above provincial median
Contact crime: 50% below provincial median
Property crime: 111% 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

0

↓ 100% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

74

↓ 7.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

166

↑ 15.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

190

↑ 15.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Port Alfred precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Residential burglary		107
Drug-related crime		107
Theft from vehicle		45
Common assault		33
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		30
Malicious damage		29
Serious assault		18
Shoplifting		14
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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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Side-by-side crime statistics with nearby suburbs

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Other suburbs served by Port Alfred police station

8 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

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

East BankEmerald HeightsForest DownsNematoPort AlfredRoyal Alfred MarinaWest Beach
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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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