KwaBhaca Crime Statistics

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

F27/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,514

+1.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,881

per 100k

Safety Score

27/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

52,026

Crime Breakdown — KwaBhaca (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Stock Theft	property	313	20.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	295	19.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	191	12.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	144	9.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	131	8.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	109	7.2%
Common assault	contact	105	6.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	103	6.8%
Rape	contact	99	6.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	96	6.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	84	5.5%
Murder	contact	61	4.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	51	3.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	41	2.7%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	25	1.7%
Attempted murder	contact	21	1.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	21	1.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	20	1.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	19	1.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	15	1.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	13	0.9%
Common robbery	contact	12	0.8%
Sexual Assault	contact	11	0.7%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	11	0.7%
Arson	contact-related	9	0.6%
Carjacking	contact	8	0.5%
Kidnapping	contact	8	0.5%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

KwaBhaca Crime Trend (2018-2025)

KwaBhaca Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is KwaBhaca Safe?

No, KwaBhaca has high crime levels.

KwaBhaca scores 27/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in KwaBhaca is 3,881 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in KwaBhaca, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+27%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+1.2%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Stock Theft

21% of all crime

Rank in Alfred Nzo

15/15

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in KwaBhaca

In 2025, KwaBhaca recorded 1,514 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in KwaBhaca is Stock Theft with 313 reported cases (20.7% of all crime in KwaBhaca), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 295 cases (19.5%) and Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 191 cases (12.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in KwaBhaca has increased by 1.2%, indicating a worsening trend for the KwaBhaca area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in KwaBhaca?

The most reported crimes in KwaBhaca are Stock Theft (313 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (295 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (191 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does KwaBhaca compare to other areas in Alfred Nzo?

KwaBhaca has a crime rate of 3,881 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)
Avondale	52,026	111	284	A (92)
Pholile	52,026	156	400	A (88)