OR Tambo Crime Statistics
OR Tambo has 19 SAPS precincts covering 37 suburbs. In Apr 2025–Mar 2026, 11,144 contact crimes and 5,681 property crimes were reported. 7 precincts reported fewer total crimes than the prior year; 11 reported more. Raw counts are not adjusted for population — larger precincts serve more residents. Source: SAPS quarterly release.
Violent crimes
11,144
Apr 2025–Mar 2026
Property crimes
5,681
Apr 2025–Mar 2026
Improving
7
precincts with fewer crimes
Worsening
11
precincts with more crimes
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
Crime by category in OR Tambo
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How much crime is reported in each OR Tambo precinct?
Total reported crimes (Apr 2025–Mar 2026). Colour shows trend vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
| Precinct | Reported count | Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Mthatha | 4,672 | ↑4.4% |
| Madeira | 3,231 | ↑14.8% |
| Lusikisiki | 2,902 | ↓4.9% |
| Tsolo | 2,063 | ↑6.2% |
| Ngqeleni | 1,923 | ↑14.6% |
| Libode | 1,794 | ↓5% |
| Qumbu | 1,756 | ↑3.1% |
| Mqanduli | 1,361 | ↑10.6% |
| Bhityi | 1,154 | ↑7.2% |
| Flagstaff | 1,072 | ↓12.3% |
| Port St Johns | 1,010 | ↓5.5% |
| Sulenkama | 517 | ↓5.5% |
| Kwaaiman | 315 | ↓3.7% |
| Mtontsasa | 265 | →1.1% |
| Thina Falls | 240 | ↑56.9% |
| Coffee Bay | 175 | ↓15.9% |
| Hlababomvu | 138 | ↑6.2% |
| Majola | 103 | ↑836.4% |
Bar = total crimes · ↓ improving · ↑ worsening · → stable (vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025)
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 2025–Mar 2026 vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025). Methodology · Disclaimer
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.