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Mthatha Precinct

OR Tambo|15 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Mthatha increased 4.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 4,672 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 5.1% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (664 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+213). 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

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All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.

CBDFort GaleHillcrestIkweziMthathaMthatha CentralMthatha NorthNciseNgangelizweNorthcrestNorwoodSlovo ParkSouthernwoodUmtataViedgesville

Crime volume

Very High

in Eastern Cape

Reported crimes

4,672

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 4.4%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 5.1%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Mthatha rose 4.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Mthatha precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		664
Common assault		630
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		485
Residential burglary		338
Stock-theft		331
Malicious damage		301
Aggravated robbery		295
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		244
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Serious assault664608+56
Common assault630607+23
All theft not mentioned elsewhere485456+29
Residential burglary338372-34
Stock-theft331325+6
Malicious damage301294+7
Aggravated robbery295345-50
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs24431+213
Commercial crime231211+20
Rape219256-37
Murder172153+19
Drug-related crime156123+33
Theft from vehicle123141-18
Business burglary9478+16
Common robbery7980-1
Attempted murder6574-9
Vehicle theft5652+4
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition4675-29
Crimen injuria3961-22
Culpable homicide3945-6
Kidnapping2337-14
Sexual assault2120+1
Arson819-11
Neglect and ill-treatment of children43+1
Shoplifting42+2
Attempted sexual offences25-3
Public violence24-2
Contact sexual offences10+1
Abduction000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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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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