East London Crime Statistics
East London, Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data
Total Crimes (2025)
26,046
1.1%
Crime Rate per 100k
2,671
Population
975,264
Precincts
24
Is East London Safe?
East London recorded a crime rate of 2,671 per 100,000 people in the latest SAPS data — 2.1% below the Eastern Cape provincial average of 2,727 per 100,000. Of the 24 police precincts in East London, 6 are rated A or B (Safe to Very Safe), while 14 are rated D or F (High Risk). Crime decreased by 1.1% compared to the previous year.
Precincts in East London
| Precinct | Population | Crimes | Rate | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East London | 40,636 | 4,063 | 13,331 | F (2) |
| Cambridge | 40,636 | 3,203 | 10,510 | F (4) |
| Qonce | 40,636 | 2,679 | 8,790 | F (7) |
| Mdantsane | 40,636 | 2,642 | 8,670 | F (7) |
| Duncan Village | 40,636 | 1,365 | 4,479 | F (22) |
| Zwelitsha | 40,636 | 1,218 | 3,996 | F (26) |
| Vulindlela | 40,636 | 1,201 | 3,940 | F (26) |
| Dimbaza | 40,636 | 1,179 | 3,868 | F (27) |
| Inyibiba | 40,636 | 1,106 | 3,630 | F (30) |
| Buffalo Flats | 40,636 | 1,096 | 3,595 | F (30) |
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East London Crime Breakdown (2025)
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