Avondale Crime Statistics

Avondale, Alfred Nzo, Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A92/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

111

-23.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

284

per 100k

Safety Score

92/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

52,026

Crime Breakdown — Avondale (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	43	38.7%
Rape	contact	25	22.5%
Murder	contact	17	15.3%
Stock Theft	property	9	8.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	8	7.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	7	6.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	7	6.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	5	4.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	5	4.5%
Attempted murder	contact	4	3.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	3.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	3	2.7%
Common assault	contact	3	2.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	1	0.9%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	1	0.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	0.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.9%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Avondale Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Avondale Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Avondale Safe?

Yes, Avondale is relatively safe.

Avondale scores 92/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 284 per 100,000 people, Avondale sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Avondale can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-91%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-23.4%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

39% of all crime

Rank in Alfred Nzo

6/15

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Avondale

In 2025, Avondale recorded 111 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Avondale is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 43 reported cases (38.7% of all crime in Avondale), followed by Rape at 25 cases (22.5%) and Murder at 17 cases (15.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Avondale has decreased by 23.4%, a positive sign for the Avondale community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Avondale?

The most reported crimes in Avondale are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (43 cases), Rape (25 cases), Murder (17 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Avondale compare to other areas in Alfred Nzo?

Avondale has a crime rate of 284 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Alfred Nzo, Maluti is safer with a rate of 0 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Alfred Nzo

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Maluti	52,026	0	0	N/A (0)
Mount Ayliff	52,026	0	0	N/A (0)
Mount Frere	52,026	0	0	N/A (0)
Mpisi	52,026	55	140	A (97)
Kwandengane	52,026	83	213	A (95)
Lukholweni	52,026	91	233	A (94)
Afsondering	52,026	100	256	A (93)
Qhasa	52,026	107	275	A (92)
Pholile	52,026	156	400	A (88)
Cedarville	52,026	172	440	A (87)