Mzamba Crime Statistics

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

B68/100

Safe

Total Crimes

473

+6.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,213

per 100k

Safety Score

68/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

52,026

Crime Breakdown — Mzamba (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	141	29.8%
Rape	contact	81	17.1%
Common assault	contact	59	12.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	48	10.1%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	37	7.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	35	7.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	32	6.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	31	6.6%
Murder	contact	21	4.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	20	4.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	16	3.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	11	2.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	11	2.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	11	2.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	11	2.3%
Common robbery	contact	8	1.7%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	8	1.7%
Stock Theft	property	8	1.7%
Attempted murder	contact	5	1.1%
Carjacking	contact	5	1.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	5	1.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	5	1.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	4	0.8%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.6%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.6%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	3	0.6%
Kidnapping	contact	3	0.6%
Public violence	contact-related	3	0.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Mzamba Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Mzamba Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Mzamba Safe?

Yes, Mzamba is relatively safe.

Mzamba scores 68/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,213 per 100,000 people, Mzamba sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Mzamba can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-60%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+6.8%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

30% of all crime

Rank in Alfred Nzo

9/15

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Mzamba

In 2025, Mzamba recorded 473 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Mzamba is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 141 reported cases (29.8% of all crime in Mzamba), followed by Rape at 81 cases (17.1%) and Common assault at 59 cases (12.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Mzamba has increased by 6.8%, indicating a worsening trend for the Mzamba area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Mzamba?

The most reported crimes in Mzamba are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (141 cases), Rape (81 cases), Common assault (59 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Mzamba compare to other areas in Alfred Nzo?

Mzamba has a crime rate of 1,213 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)
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)