Cedarville Crime Statistics

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

A87/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

172

-12.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

440

per 100k

Safety Score

87/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

52,026

Crime Breakdown — Cedarville (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	56	32.6%
Common assault	contact	43	25.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	25	14.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	17	9.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	12	7.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	11	6.4%
Rape	contact	9	5.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	8	4.7%
Stock Theft	property	8	4.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	5	2.9%
Common robbery	contact	5	2.9%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	2.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	4	2.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	2.3%
Murder	contact	4	2.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	1.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	3	1.7%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	1	0.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.6%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.6%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.6%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	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%

Cedarville Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Cedarville Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Cedarville Safe?

Yes, Cedarville is relatively safe.

Cedarville scores 87/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 440 per 100,000 people, Cedarville sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Cedarville can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-86%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-12.2%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

33% of all crime

Rank in Alfred Nzo

8/15

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Cedarville

In 2025, Cedarville recorded 172 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Cedarville is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 56 reported cases (32.6% of all crime in Cedarville), followed by Common assault at 43 cases (25.0%) and Drug-Related Crime at 25 cases (14.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Cedarville has decreased by 12.2%, a positive sign for the Cedarville community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Cedarville?

The most reported crimes in Cedarville are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (56 cases), Common assault (43 cases), Drug-Related Crime (25 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Cedarville compare to other areas in Alfred Nzo?

Cedarville has a crime rate of 440 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)