Kwandengane Crime Statistics

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

A95/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

+59.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

213

per 100k

Safety Score

95/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

52,026

Crime Breakdown — Kwandengane (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	20	24.1%
Stock Theft	property	20	24.1%
Rape	contact	17	20.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	16	19.3%
Murder	contact	8	9.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	7	8.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	4	4.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	3	3.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	3	3.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	3	3.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	3.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	1	1.2%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	1.2%
Kidnapping	contact	1	1.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	1.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	1.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	1.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Common assault	contact	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	0	0.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Kwandengane Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Kwandengane Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Kwandengane Safe?

Yes, Kwandengane is relatively safe.

Kwandengane scores 95/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 213 per 100,000 people, Kwandengane sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Kwandengane can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-93%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+59.6%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

24% of all crime

Rank in Alfred Nzo

2/15

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Kwandengane

In 2025, Kwandengane recorded 83 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Kwandengane is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 20 reported cases (24.1% of all crime in Kwandengane), followed by Stock Theft at 20 cases (24.1%) and Rape at 17 cases (20.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Kwandengane has increased by 59.6%, indicating a worsening trend for the Kwandengane area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Kwandengane?

The most reported crimes in Kwandengane are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (20 cases), Stock Theft (20 cases), Rape (17 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Kwandengane compare to other areas in Alfred Nzo?

Kwandengane has a crime rate of 213 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)
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)
Cedarville	52,026	172	440	A (87)