Tsomo Crime Statistics

Tsomo, Chris Hani (Queenstown), Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

D38/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

560

+22.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,976

per 100k

Safety Score

38/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

25,103

Crime Breakdown — Tsomo (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	175	31.3%
Rape	contact	63	11.3%
Stock Theft	property	63	11.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	52	9.3%
Common assault	contact	52	9.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	48	8.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	44	7.9%
Murder	contact	35	6.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	33	5.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	29	5.2%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	28	5.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	20	3.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	15	2.7%
Attempted murder	contact	12	2.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	9	1.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	9	1.6%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	8	1.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	8	1.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	8	1.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	7	1.3%
Arson	contact-related	5	0.9%
Common robbery	contact	5	0.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	5	0.9%
Carjacking	contact	3	0.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	0.5%
Kidnapping	contact	3	0.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Tsomo Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Tsomo Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Tsomo Safe?

No, Tsomo has high crime levels.

Tsomo scores 38/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Tsomo is 2,976 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Tsomo, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

-3%

Below average

Year-on-Year

+22.5%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

31% of all crime

Rank in Chris Hani (Queenstown)

19/29

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Tsomo

In 2025, Tsomo recorded 560 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Tsomo is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 175 reported cases (31.3% of all crime in Tsomo), followed by Rape at 63 cases (11.3%) and Stock Theft at 63 cases (11.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Tsomo has increased by 22.5%, indicating a worsening trend for the Tsomo area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Tsomo?

The most reported crimes in Tsomo are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (175 cases), Rape (63 cases), Stock Theft (63 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Tsomo compare to other areas in Chris Hani (Queenstown)?

Tsomo has a crime rate of 2,976 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Chris Hani (Queenstown), Cradock is safer with a rate of 0 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Chris Hani (Queenstown)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Cradock	25,103	0	0	N/A (0)
Elliot	25,103	0	0	N/A (0)
Lady Frere	25,103	0	0	N/A (0)
Queenstown	25,103	0	0	N/A (0)
Henderson	25,103	8	44	A (100)
Ida	25,103	21	112	A (98)
Tylden	25,103	40	211	A (95)
Kleinbulhoek	25,103	103	546	A (84)
Thornhill Ciskei	25,103	123	653	A (82)
Bholothwa	25,103	126	669	A (81)