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Bhityi Crime Statistics

Bhityi Precinct |OR Tambo
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Bhityi falls within the Bhityi police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics.
Bhityi is a suburb in OR Tambo, Eastern Cape. Crime in the Bhityi precinct area (covering Bhityi) remained stable vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 878 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025. The most reported crime is Stock-theft (310 cases). Stock-theft saw the biggest increase (+48). 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

High

in Eastern Cape

Reported crimes

878

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

→ 1.7%

no change vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

Crime in the Bhityi precinct area (covering Bhityi) has been relatively stable vs Apr–Dec 2024 (within ±2%).
Total crime: 185% above provincial median
Contact crime: 151% above provincial median
Property crime: 382% above provincial median

Crime by type

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

Murder

69

↓ 21.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

371

↓ 7.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

378

↑ 18.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

129

↓ 7.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Bhityi precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Stock-theft		310
Serious assault		107
Murder		69
Aggravated robbery		60
Malicious damage		50
Rape		48
Common assault		40
Attempted murder		33
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Other precincts in OR Tambo

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Majola

87 crimes → 0%

Hlababomvu

103 crimes ↑ 21.2%

Coffee Bay

124 crimes ↓ 22.5%

Thina Falls

165 crimes ↑ 52.8%

Mtontsasa

202 crimes → 0.7%

Kwaaiman

238 crimes ↓ 7%
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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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