Mbizana Crime Statistics

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

D41/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

1,076

+0.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,758

per 100k

Safety Score

41/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

52,026

Crime Breakdown — Mbizana (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	176	16.4%
Rape	contact	163	15.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	160	14.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	120	11.2%
Common assault	contact	113	10.5%
Stock Theft	property	112	10.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	71	6.6%
Murder	contact	71	6.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	63	5.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	61	5.7%
Shoplifting	other-serious	52	4.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	41	3.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	35	3.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	35	3.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	21	2.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	20	1.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	19	1.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	19	1.8%
Attempted murder	contact	16	1.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	13	1.2%
Common robbery	contact	9	0.8%
Kidnapping	contact	9	0.8%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	8	0.7%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	7	0.7%
Arson	contact-related	5	0.5%
Carjacking	contact	4	0.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	4	0.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	0.3%
Public violence	contact-related	3	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.3%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Mbizana Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Mbizana Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Mbizana Safe?

Mbizana has moderate safety levels.

Mbizana scores 41/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Mbizana is 2,758 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Mbizana, especially at night.

vs National Average

-10%

Below average

Year-on-Year

+0.3%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

16% of all crime

Rank in Alfred Nzo

14/15

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Mbizana

In 2025, Mbizana recorded 1,076 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Mbizana is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 176 reported cases (16.4% of all crime in Mbizana), followed by Rape at 163 cases (15.1%) and Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 160 cases (14.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Mbizana has increased by 0.3%, indicating a worsening trend for the Mbizana area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Mbizana?

The most reported crimes in Mbizana are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (176 cases), Rape (163 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (160 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Mbizana compare to other areas in Alfred Nzo?

Mbizana has a crime rate of 2,758 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)