Butterworth vs Mthatha: Crime Comparison
SAPS data for Apr–Jun 2026
Butterworth had 401 fewer reported crimes than Mthatha in Apr–Jun 2026 (584 vs 985 — 41% fewer than Mthatha).
Butterworth
Butterworth precinct
Total crimes
584
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↑ 3.2% more crimes
Crime split
236 violent · 74 property · 274 other
13 murders
Most reported crime
Serious assault (80)
Mthatha
Mthatha precinct
Total crimes
985
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↓ 13.3% fewer crimes
Crime split
453 violent · 181 property · 351 other
29 murders
Most reported crime
Serious assault (134)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Butterworth had 401 fewer reported crimes (584 vs 985)
- Mthatha recorded fewer crimes than a year earlier, while Butterworth recorded more
- 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 401 fewer reported crimes than Mthatha in Apr–Jun 2026 (584 vs 985 — 41% fewer than Mthatha). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Butterworth vs Mthatha?
Butterworth (Butterworth precinct) reported 584 crimes in Apr–Jun 2026, while Mthatha (Mthatha precinct) reported 985 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.