Thornhill Ciskei Crime Statistics
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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
155
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↑ 17.4%
more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 25%
above 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
All theft not mentioned elsewhere dropped significantly (-6) while Serious assault increased (+7).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 42 |
| Residential burglary | 27 |
| Stock-theft | 19 |
| Malicious damage | 14 |
| Rape | 14 |
| Drug-related crime | 7 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 6 |
| Business burglary | 6 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 42 | 35 | +7 |
| Residential burglary | 27 | 23 | +4 |
| Stock-theft | 19 | 15 | +4 |
| Malicious damage | 14 | 11 | +3 |
| Rape | 14 | 19 | -5 |
| Drug-related crime | 7 | 5 | +2 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 6 | 12 | -6 |
| Business burglary | 6 | 2 | +4 |
| Common assault | 5 | 0 | +5 |
| Common robbery | 3 | 1 | +2 |
| Murder | 2 | 3 | -1 |
| Aggravated robbery | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Vehicle theft | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Commercial crime | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attempted murder | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| 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 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theft from vehicle | 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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