Punzana Crime Statistics

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

B74/100

Safe

Total Crimes

291

+59.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

955

per 100k

Safety Score

74/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

40,636

Crime Breakdown — Punzana (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	85	29.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	45	15.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	37	12.7%
Common assault	contact	35	12.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	28	9.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	27	9.3%
Stock Theft	property	19	6.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	16	5.5%
Murder	contact	16	5.5%
Rape	contact	11	3.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	9	3.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	9	3.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	7	2.4%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	7	2.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	5	1.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	1.7%
Attempted murder	contact	4	1.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	4	1.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	1.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	3	1.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	1.0%
Kidnapping	contact	3	1.0%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.3%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.3%
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 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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Punzana Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Punzana Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Punzana Safe?

Yes, Punzana is relatively safe.

Punzana scores 74/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 955 per 100,000 people, Punzana sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Punzana can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-69%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+59.9%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

29% of all crime

Rank in East London

5/22

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Punzana

In 2025, Punzana recorded 291 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Punzana is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 85 reported cases (29.2% of all crime in Punzana), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 45 cases (15.5%) and Malicious damage to property at 37 cases (12.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Punzana has increased by 59.9%, indicating a worsening trend for the Punzana area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Punzana?

The most reported crimes in Punzana are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (85 cases), Burglary at residential premises (45 cases), Malicious damage to property (37 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Punzana compare to other areas in East London?

Punzana has a crime rate of 955 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in East London, Berlin is safer with a rate of 0 per 100k.

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