OR Tambo Crime Statistics
OR Tambo has 19 SAPS precincts covering 37 suburbs. In Apr–Dec 2025, 8,607 contact crimes and 4,392 property crimes were reported. 6 precincts reported fewer total crimes than the prior year; 9 reported more. Raw counts are not adjusted for population — larger precincts serve more residents. Source: SAPS quarterly release.
Violent crimes
8,607
Apr–Dec 2025
Property crimes
4,392
Apr–Dec 2025
Improving
6
precincts with fewer crimes
Worsening
9
precincts with more crimes
↓ Most improved
↑ Most worsened
How much crime is reported in each OR Tambo precinct?
Total reported serious crimes (Apr–Dec 2025). Colour shows trend vs Apr–Dec 2024.
| Precinct | Reported count | Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Mthatha | 3,178 | ↑7.1% |
| Lusikisiki | 2,068 | ↓3% |
| Madeira | 1,945 | ↑23.7% |
| Tsolo | 1,584 | ↑9.7% |
| Ngqeleni | 1,395 | ↑15.1% |
| Qumbu | 1,290 | ↑2.9% |
| Libode | 1,287 | ↓5.7% |
| Mqanduli | 978 | ↑11.5% |
| Bhityi | 878 | →1.7% |
| Flagstaff | 747 | ↓11.9% |
| Port St Johns | 692 | ↓11.9% |
| Sulenkama | 416 | →0.7% |
| Kwaaiman | 238 | ↓7% |
| Mtontsasa | 202 | →0.7% |
| Thina Falls | 165 | ↑52.8% |
| Coffee Bay | 124 | ↓22.5% |
| Hlababomvu | 103 | ↑21.2% |
| Majola | 87 | →0% |
Bar = total crimes · ↓ improving · ↑ worsening · → stable (vs Apr–Dec 2024)
All SAPS precincts in OR Tambo
Bhityi
Coffee Bay
Flagstaff
Hlababomvu
Kwaaiman
Libode
Lusikisiki
Madeira
Majola
Mqanduli
Mthatha
Mtontsasa
Ngqeleni
Port St Johns
Qumbu
Sulenkama
Thina Falls
Tsolo
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Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics (Apr–Dec 2025 vs Apr–Dec 2024). Methodology · Disclaimer
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.