Maloti Crime Statistics

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

C62/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

581

-6.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,490

per 100k

Safety Score

62/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

52,026

Crime Breakdown — Maloti (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	156	26.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	107	18.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	73	12.6%
Rape	contact	68	11.7%
Common assault	contact	63	10.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	59	10.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	33	5.7%
Murder	contact	28	4.8%
Stock Theft	property	23	4.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	20	3.4%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	20	3.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	17	2.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	16	2.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	15	2.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	13	2.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	12	2.1%
Attempted murder	contact	11	1.9%
Sexual Assault	contact	9	1.5%
Common robbery	contact	8	1.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	7	1.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	0.7%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	4	0.7%
Shoplifting	other-serious	4	0.7%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.2%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.2%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	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%

Maloti Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Maloti Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Maloti Safe?

Maloti has moderate safety levels.

Maloti scores 62/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Maloti is 1,490 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Maloti, especially at night.

vs National Average

-51%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-6.6%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

27% of all crime

Rank in Alfred Nzo

10/15

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Maloti

In 2025, Maloti recorded 581 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Maloti is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 156 reported cases (26.9% of all crime in Maloti), followed by Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 107 cases (18.4%) and Burglary at residential premises at 73 cases (12.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Maloti has decreased by 6.6%, a positive sign for the Maloti community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Maloti?

The most reported crimes in Maloti are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (156 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (107 cases), Burglary at residential premises (73 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Maloti compare to other areas in Alfred Nzo?

Maloti has a crime rate of 1,490 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)