Thornhill Ciskei Crime Statistics
See how Thornhill Ciskei compares to other Eastern Cape precincts vs Apr–Dec 2024 →
About this data
These are raw crime counts from SAPS — not adjusted for population. Areas with more residents will naturally report more crimes. The most reliable indicator is the trend over time, which compares this area against its own history. Learn more
Crime volume
Low
in Eastern Cape · Very Low nationally
Reported crimes
119
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↑ 33.6%
more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 29%
above 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Attempted murder dropped significantly (-1) while Serious assault increased (+9).
Crime trend by year
Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 30 |
| Residential burglary | 22 |
| Stock-theft | 18 |
| Rape | 12 |
| Malicious damage | 9 |
| Drug-related crime | 7 |
| Business burglary | 5 |
| Common assault | 4 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 30 | 21 | +9 |
| Residential burglary | 22 | 19 | +3 |
| Stock-theft | 18 | 13 | +5 |
| Rape | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Malicious damage | 9 | 10 | -1 |
| Drug-related crime | 7 | 4 | +3 |
| Business burglary | 5 | 1 | +4 |
| Common assault | 4 | 0 | +4 |
| Common robbery | 3 | 1 | +2 |
| Murder | 2 | 3 | -1 |
| Aggravated robbery | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Vehicle theft | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attempted murder | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carjacking | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crimen injuria | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Culpable homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theft from vehicle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck hijacking | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Data Sources & Notes
- Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics
- SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Crime reporting rates vary by area.
- This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
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