Hlababomvu Crime Statistics

Hlababomvu, OR Tambo (Mthatha), Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A95/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

107

+27.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

190

per 100k

Safety Score

95/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

75,085

Crime Breakdown — Hlababomvu (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	45	42.1%
Rape	contact	20	18.7%
Common assault	contact	12	11.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	9	8.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	9	8.4%
Murder	contact	9	8.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	8	7.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	7	6.5%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	5	4.7%
Attempted murder	contact	3	2.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	3	2.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	2.8%
Stock Theft	property	3	2.8%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.9%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	0.9%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.9%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	0	0.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Hlababomvu Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Hlababomvu Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Hlababomvu Safe?

Yes, Hlababomvu is relatively safe.

Hlababomvu scores 95/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 190 per 100,000 people, Hlababomvu sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Hlababomvu can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-94%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+27.4%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

42% of all crime

Rank in OR Tambo (Mthatha)

2/19

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Hlababomvu

In 2025, Hlababomvu recorded 107 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Hlababomvu is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 45 reported cases (42.1% of all crime in Hlababomvu), followed by Rape at 20 cases (18.7%) and Common assault at 12 cases (11.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Hlababomvu has increased by 27.4%, indicating a worsening trend for the Hlababomvu area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Hlababomvu?

The most reported crimes in Hlababomvu are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (45 cases), Rape (20 cases), Common assault (12 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Hlababomvu compare to other areas in OR Tambo (Mthatha)?

Hlababomvu has a crime rate of 190 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in OR Tambo (Mthatha), Bityi is safer with a rate of 0 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in OR Tambo (Mthatha)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Bityi	75,085	0	0	N/A (0)
Majola	75,085	89	158	A (97)
Coffee Bay	75,085	133	236	A (94)
Thina Falls	75,085	168	298	A (91)
Mtontsasa	75,085	207	368	A (89)
Kwaaiman	75,085	237	421	A (88)
Sulenkama	75,085	413	734	B (79)
Ngangelizwe	75,085	757	1,344	B (66)
Port St Johns	75,085	772	1,370	B (65)
Flagstaff	75,085	809	1,437	C (63)