OR Tambo (Mthatha) Crime Statistics
OR Tambo (Mthatha), Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data
Total Crimes (2025)
19,767
5.6%
Crime Rate per 100k
1,316
Population
1,501,700
Precincts
20
Is OR Tambo (Mthatha) Safe?
OR Tambo (Mthatha) recorded a crime rate of 1,316 per 100,000 people in the latest SAPS data — 51.7% below the Eastern Cape provincial average of 2,727 per 100,000. Of the 20 police precincts in OR Tambo (Mthatha), 9 are rated A or B (Safe to Very Safe), while 7 are rated D or F (High Risk). Crime increased by 5.6% compared to the previous year.
Precincts in OR Tambo (Mthatha)
| Precinct | Population | Crimes | Rate | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mthatha | 75,085 | 3,591 | 6,377 | F (14) |
| Madeira | 75,085 | 2,473 | 4,391 | F (22) |
| Lusikisiki | 75,085 | 2,232 | 3,964 | F (26) |
| Tsolo | 75,085 | 1,618 | 2,873 | D (39) |
| Ngqeleni | 75,085 | 1,492 | 2,649 | D (43) |
| Libode | 75,085 | 1,383 | 2,456 | D (45) |
| Qumbu | 75,085 | 1,341 | 2,381 | D (45) |
| Mqanduli | 75,085 | 1,066 | 1,893 | C (53) |
| Bhityi | 75,085 | 879 | 1,561 | C (60) |
| Flagstaff | 75,085 | 809 | 1,437 | C (63) |
OR Tambo (Mthatha) Crime Trend (2018-2025)
OR Tambo (Mthatha) Crime Breakdown (2025)
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