Makhaza Precinct
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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
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Crime volume
High
in Western Cape · Very High nationally
Reported crimes
2,393
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↑ 28.5%
more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Kidnapping dropped significantly (-5) while Aggravated robbery increased (+183).
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 |
|---|---|
| Aggravated robbery | 508 |
| Common assault | 396 |
| Drug-related crime | 275 |
| Serious assault | 205 |
| Malicious damage | 166 |
| Residential burglary | 139 |
| Carjacking | 98 |
| Common robbery | 77 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated robbery | 508 | 325 | +183 |
| Common assault | 396 | 366 | +30 |
| Drug-related crime | 275 | 214 | +61 |
| Serious assault | 205 | 189 | +16 |
| Malicious damage | 166 | 162 | +4 |
| Residential burglary | 139 | 94 | +45 |
| Carjacking | 98 | 87 | +11 |
| Common robbery | 77 | 36 | +41 |
| Murder | 70 | 50 | +20 |
| Rape | 66 | 58 | +8 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 58 | 54 | +4 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 53 | 35 | +18 |
| Vehicle theft | 49 | 20 | +29 |
| Theft from vehicle | 35 | 19 | +16 |
| Attempted murder | 32 | 19 | +13 |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 21 | +7 |
| Arson | 22 | 11 | +11 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 22 | 19 | +3 |
| Crimen injuria | 21 | 20 | +1 |
| Business burglary | 15 | 14 | +1 |
| Culpable homicide | 12 | 5 | +7 |
| Kidnapping | 12 | 17 | -5 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 8 | 2 | +6 |
| Public violence | 8 | 0 | +8 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 8 | 10 | -2 |
| Sexual assault | 5 | 8 | -3 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 2 | 3 | -1 |
| Truck hijacking | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Contact sexual offences | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stock-theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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