Pholile Crime Statistics

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

A88/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

156

+44.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

400

per 100k

Safety Score

88/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

52,026

Crime Breakdown — Pholile (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	55	35.3%
Common assault	contact	35	22.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	24	15.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	20	12.8%
Rape	contact	15	9.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	13	8.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	11	7.1%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	4	2.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	3	1.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	3	1.9%
Murder	contact	3	1.9%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	1.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	3	1.9%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	1.9%
Stock Theft	property	3	1.9%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.6%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.6%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	1	0.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.6%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	1	0.6%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Common robbery	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Pholile Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Pholile Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Pholile Safe?

Yes, Pholile is relatively safe.

Pholile scores 88/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 400 per 100,000 people, Pholile sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Pholile can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-87%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+44.4%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

35% of all crime

Rank in Alfred Nzo

7/15

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Pholile

In 2025, Pholile recorded 156 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Pholile is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 55 reported cases (35.3% of all crime in Pholile), followed by Common assault at 35 cases (22.4%) and Burglary at residential premises at 24 cases (15.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Pholile has increased by 44.4%, indicating a worsening trend for the Pholile area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Pholile?

The most reported crimes in Pholile are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (55 cases), Common assault (35 cases), Burglary at residential premises (24 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Pholile compare to other areas in Alfred Nzo?

Pholile has a crime rate of 400 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)
Cedarville	52,026	172	440	A (87)