Mtontsasa Crime Statistics
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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
Moderate
in Eastern Cape · Low nationally
Reported crimes
202
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
→ 0.7%
no change vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 17.1%
above 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Common assault dropped significantly (-12) while Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition increased (+9).
Crime trend by year
Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 46 |
| Rape | 22 |
| Malicious damage | 17 |
| Residential burglary | 15 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 13 |
| Murder | 12 |
| Stock-theft | 12 |
| Common assault | 11 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 46 | 49 | -3 |
| Rape | 22 | 19 | +3 |
| Malicious damage | 17 | 28 | -11 |
| Residential burglary | 15 | 18 | -3 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 13 | 4 | +9 |
| Murder | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Stock-theft | 12 | 15 | -3 |
| Common assault | 11 | 23 | -12 |
| Sexual assault | 10 | 2 | +8 |
| Aggravated robbery | 8 | 7 | +1 |
| Crimen injuria | 6 | 1 | +5 |
| Drug-related crime | 5 | 0 | +5 |
| Attempted murder | 4 | 3 | +1 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Theft from vehicle | 4 | 1 | +3 |
| Business burglary | 3 | 4 | -1 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 3 | 0 | +3 |
| Vehicle theft | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Common robbery | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| Culpable homicide | 1 | 5 | -4 |
| Kidnapping | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Public violence | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Abduction | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carjacking | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck hijacking | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)
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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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