Macleantown Crime Statistics

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

A83/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

180

-25.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

591

per 100k

Safety Score

83/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

40,636

Crime Breakdown — Macleantown (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	40	22.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	36	20.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	31	17.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	25	13.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	21	11.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	16	8.9%
Stock Theft	property	15	8.3%
Common assault	contact	9	5.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	8	4.4%
Murder	contact	7	3.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	5	2.8%
Rape	contact	4	2.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	2.2%
Attempted murder	contact	3	1.7%
Common robbery	contact	3	1.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	3	1.7%
Truck hijacking	contact	3	1.7%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	1	0.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.6%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	0.6%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	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%

Macleantown Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Macleantown Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Macleantown Safe?

Yes, Macleantown is relatively safe.

Macleantown scores 83/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 591 per 100,000 people, Macleantown sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Macleantown can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-81%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-25.3%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

22% of all crime

Rank in East London

1/22

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Macleantown

In 2025, Macleantown recorded 180 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Macleantown is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 40 reported cases (22.2% of all crime in Macleantown), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 36 cases (20.0%) and Drug-Related Crime at 31 cases (17.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Macleantown has decreased by 25.3%, a positive sign for the Macleantown community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Macleantown?

The most reported crimes in Macleantown are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (40 cases), Burglary at residential premises (36 cases), Drug-Related Crime (31 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Macleantown compare to other areas in East London?

Macleantown has a crime rate of 591 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in East London, Berlin is safer with a rate of 0 per 100k.

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