Eastern Cape · OR Tambo District · SAPS Q4 2025/26
Ngqeleni Crime Statistics
Ngqeleni in Eastern Cape recorded 21 murders in the January to March 2026 quarter, according to official SAPS crime statistics. This represents a significant increase of 75% compared to the same quarter last year, well above the national trend.
Full crime breakdown — Q4 2025/26 (Jan–Mar 2026)
All Contact Crime
233↓ 12.4%
Assault GBH
95↑ 5.6%
Common Assault
50↓ 16.7%
Sexual Offences
40↓ 11.1%
Rape
36↓ 16.3%
Murder
21↑ 75%
Business Robbery
7↑ 40%
Vehicle Theft
2— 0%
House Robbery
2↓ 66.7%
Carjacking
0↓ 100%
Nearby stations in Eastern Cape
Data sourced from the official SAPS Q4 2025/2026 Crime Statistics workbook. Year-on-year comparisons are Q4 2026 vs Q4 2025.