Butterworth vs Mthatha: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Butterworth had 1,737 fewer reported crimes than Mthatha (1,441 vs 3,178 — 55% difference).
Butterworth
Butterworth precinct
Total crimes
1,441
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↑ 26.6% more crimes
Crime split
700 violent · 265 property · 476 other
30 murders
Most reported crime
Serious assault (248)
Mthatha
Mthatha precinct
Total crimes
3,178
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↑ 7.1% more crimes
Crime split
1,650 violent · 736 property · 792 other
144 murders
Most reported crime
Serious assault (522)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Butterworth had 1,737 fewer reported crimes (1,441 vs 3,178)
- Most reported crime in Butterworth: Serious assault · In Mthatha: Serious assault
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Butterworth safer than Mthatha?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Butterworth had 1,737 fewer reported crimes than Mthatha (1,441 vs 3,178 — 55% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Butterworth vs Mthatha?
Butterworth (Butterworth precinct) reported 1,441 serious crimes, while Mthatha (Mthatha precinct) reported 3,178 serious crimes. Note: these are precinct-level figures from SAPS, not suburb-specific counts.
Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics. Methodology · Disclaimer
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.