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Thornhill Ciskei Crime Statistics

Thornhill Ciskei Precinct |Chris Hani
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year 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 17.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 155 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 25% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (42 cases). Serious assault saw the biggest increase (+7). 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

155

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 17.4%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 25%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Thornhill Ciskei precinct area (covering Thornhill Ciskei) rose 17.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
Total crime: 68% below provincial median
Contact crime: 64% below provincial median
Property crime: 48% below provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

2

↓ 33.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

69

↑ 15% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

54

↑ 35% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

32

→ 0% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

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

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Henderson

9 crimes ↓ 25%

Ida

27 crimes ↑ 22.7%

Tylden

50 crimes ↑ 4.2%

Kleinbulhoek

119 crimes ↑ 26.6%

Bholothwa

175 crimes → 1.7%

Sterkstroom

215 crimes ↓ 6.9%
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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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