Buffalo Flats Crime Statistics

Buffalo Flats, East London, Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F30/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,096

+11.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,595

per 100k

Safety Score

30/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

40,636

Crime Breakdown — Buffalo Flats (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	289	26.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	177	16.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	164	15.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	157	14.3%
Common assault	contact	104	9.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	75	6.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	69	6.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	61	5.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	48	4.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	47	4.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	44	4.0%
Attempted murder	contact	40	3.6%
Rape	contact	37	3.4%
Common robbery	contact	32	2.9%
Murder	contact	24	2.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	19	1.7%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	16	1.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	15	1.4%
Kidnapping	contact	9	0.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	8	0.7%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	5	0.5%
Carjacking	contact	5	0.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	0.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	0.3%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.1%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	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%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Buffalo Flats Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Buffalo Flats Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Buffalo Flats Safe?

No, Buffalo Flats has high crime levels.

Buffalo Flats scores 30/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Buffalo Flats is 3,595 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Buffalo Flats, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+17%

Above average

Year-on-Year

+11.3%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

26% of all crime

Rank in East London

13/22

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Buffalo Flats

In 2025, Buffalo Flats recorded 1,096 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Buffalo Flats is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 289 reported cases (26.4% of all crime in Buffalo Flats), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 177 cases (16.1%) and Malicious damage to property at 164 cases (15.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Buffalo Flats has increased by 11.3%, indicating a worsening trend for the Buffalo Flats area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Buffalo Flats?

The most reported crimes in Buffalo Flats are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (289 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (177 cases), Malicious damage to property (164 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Buffalo Flats compare to other areas in East London?

Buffalo Flats has a crime rate of 3,595 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in East London, Berlin is safer with a rate of 0 per 100k.

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