Madeira Crime Statistics

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

F22/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,473

+18.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

4,391

per 100k

Safety Score

22/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

75,085

Crime Breakdown — Madeira (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	752	30.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	499	20.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	320	12.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	199	8.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	197	8.0%
Common assault	contact	183	7.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	164	6.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	127	5.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	119	4.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	113	4.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	104	4.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	93	3.8%
Common robbery	contact	92	3.7%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	72	2.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	55	2.2%
Murder	contact	35	1.4%
Carjacking	contact	29	1.2%
Rape	contact	29	1.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	24	1.0%
Attempted murder	contact	21	0.8%
Kidnapping	contact	16	0.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	15	0.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	11	0.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	8	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	0.2%
Stock Theft	property	4	0.2%
Public violence	contact-related	3	0.1%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	3	0.1%
Truck hijacking	contact	3	0.1%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%

Madeira Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Madeira Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Madeira Safe?

No, Madeira has high crime levels.

Madeira scores 22/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Madeira is 4,391 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Madeira, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+43%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+18.7%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs

30% of all crime

Rank in OR Tambo (Mthatha)

18/19

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Madeira

In 2025, Madeira recorded 2,473 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Madeira is Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs with 752 reported cases (30.4% of all crime in Madeira), followed by Commercial Crime at 499 cases (20.2%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 320 cases (12.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Madeira has increased by 18.7%, indicating a worsening trend for the Madeira area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Madeira?

The most reported crimes in Madeira are Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (752 cases), Commercial Crime (499 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (320 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Madeira has a crime rate of 4,391 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)
Hlababomvu	75,085	107	190	A (95)
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)