Crime Stats

Bathurst Crime Stats Summary: Q4 2024 vs. Q4 2025 vs. Q4 2026

Based on the official South African Police Service (SAPS) statistics for the Bathurst police station in the Eastern Cape, here is the comparison of the 4th Quarter (January to March) for 2024 vs 2025 vs 2026.

Graph 1: Main Crime Categories Comparison

This chart highlights the broad categories sorted by current volume. You can see that Property-Related Crime has taken a major downward turn, while Contact Crime and Other Serious Crimes have seen slight increases.

Graph 2: Key Specific Crime Trends

This chart zeros in on the specific issues hitting closest to home—showing the excellent 33% reduction in house burglaries alongside the urgent spike in sexual offences.

💡 CPF TAKEAWAYS & ACTION POINTS

Keep securing your homes:
The drop in house burglaries proves that active alarms, visible security, and neighborhood watch presence are working. Let's keep the momentum going!
Look out for one another:
The sharp increase in sexual offences means we must prioritize personal safety protocols, especially after dark. Ensure domestic staff and vulnerable individuals have safe transport or accompaniment.
Report suspicious activity immediately: Early reporting stops crimes before they happen.

📞 Emergency Numbers to Save:

SAPS Bathurst: +27 67 598 1990
Emergencies: 10111

Source: https://www.saps.gov.za/services/crimestats.php summarised and compiled using Gemini AI.

Community

Report A Crime / Incident

Sector 2 Map | Blocks

Communication

Minutes of Meetings

Add to the Agenda

Signage

Concerns | Suggestions

Think before you give

Ambassadors

Page updated

Google Sites

Report abuse