Vulindlela Crime Statistics

Vulindlela, East London, Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F26/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,201

+2.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,940

per 100k

Safety Score

26/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

40,636

Crime Breakdown — Vulindlela (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	253	21.1%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	247	20.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	187	15.6%
Common assault	contact	164	13.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	157	13.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	84	7.0%
Rape	contact	67	5.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	63	5.2%
Murder	contact	45	3.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	44	3.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	43	3.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	40	3.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	39	3.2%
Common robbery	contact	31	2.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	21	1.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	17	1.4%
Stock Theft	property	16	1.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	15	1.2%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	15	1.2%
Attempted murder	contact	12	1.0%
Kidnapping	contact	9	0.7%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	8	0.7%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	5	0.4%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	4	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	0.3%
Carjacking	contact	3	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	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%

Vulindlela Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Vulindlela Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Vulindlela Safe?

No, Vulindlela has high crime levels.

Vulindlela scores 26/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Vulindlela is 3,940 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Vulindlela, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+28%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+2.7%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

21% of all crime

Rank in East London

16/22

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Vulindlela

In 2025, Vulindlela recorded 1,201 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Vulindlela is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 253 reported cases (21.1% of all crime in Vulindlela), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 247 cases (20.6%) and Burglary at residential premises at 187 cases (15.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Vulindlela has increased by 2.7%, indicating a worsening trend for the Vulindlela area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Vulindlela?

The most reported crimes in Vulindlela are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (253 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (247 cases), Burglary at residential premises (187 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Vulindlela compare to other areas in East London?

Vulindlela has a crime rate of 3,940 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in East London, Berlin is safer with a rate of 0 per 100k.

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