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Thornhill Ciskei Crime Statistics

Thornhill Ciskei Precinct |Chris Hani
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Thornhill Ciskei falls within the Thornhill Ciskei police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics.
Thornhill Ciskei is a suburb in Chris Hani, Eastern Cape. Crime in the Thornhill Ciskei precinct area (covering Thornhill Ciskei) increased 33.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 119 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 29% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (30 cases). Serious assault saw the biggest increase (+9). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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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

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 its pre-COVID level

↑ 29%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Thornhill Ciskei precinct area (covering Thornhill Ciskei) increased 33.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024, but total crime remains low (119 reported crimes). Large percentage swings are common in areas with low crime counts.
Total crime: 61% below provincial median
Contact crime: 64% below provincial median
Property crime: 41% below provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

2

↓ 33.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

54

↑ 38.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

46

↑ 39.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

19

↑ 11.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Thornhill Ciskei precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported 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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Other precincts in Chris Hani

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Henderson

8 crimes → 0%

Ida

15 crimes → 0%

Tylden

33 crimes ↓ 17%

Kleinbulhoek

96 crimes ↑ 47.1%

Bholothwa

124 crimes → 1.8%

Hofmeyr

140 crimes ↓ 24.6%
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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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