Eastern Cape · Buffalo City District · SAPS Q4 2025/26
Buffalo Flats Crime Statistics
Buffalo Flats in Eastern Cape recorded 6 murders in the January to March 2026 quarter, according to official SAPS crime statistics. This represents a significant increase of 100% compared to the same quarter last year, well above the national trend. The station also recorded 1 carjacking in the same period, a marked improvement from the previous year.
Full crime breakdown — Q4 2025/26 (Jan–Mar 2026)
All Contact Crime
151↓ 4.4%
Assault GBH
66↓ 4.3%
Common Assault
34— 0%
Sexual Offences
13↓ 31.6%
Rape
8↓ 42.9%
Murder
6↑ 100%
House Robbery
2— 0%
Business Robbery
2↓ 33.3%
Vehicle Theft
1↓ 50%
Carjacking
1↓ 66.7%
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Data sourced from the official SAPS Q4 2025/2026 Crime Statistics workbook. Year-on-year comparisons are Q4 2026 vs Q4 2025.