Mtontsasa Crime Statistics

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

A89/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

207

-1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

368

per 100k

Safety Score

89/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

75,085

Crime Breakdown — Mtontsasa (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	61	29.5%
Rape	contact	29	14.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	23	11.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	20	9.7%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	17	8.2%
Murder	contact	16	7.7%
Stock Theft	property	16	7.7%
Common assault	contact	15	7.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	13	6.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	9	4.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	8	3.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	7	3.4%
Attempted murder	contact	5	2.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	5	2.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	5	2.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	4	1.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	4	1.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	4	1.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	4	1.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	1.4%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.5%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.5%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.5%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Mtontsasa Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Mtontsasa Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Mtontsasa Safe?

Yes, Mtontsasa is relatively safe.

Mtontsasa scores 89/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 368 per 100,000 people, Mtontsasa sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Mtontsasa can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-88%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-1%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

29% of all crime

Rank in OR Tambo (Mthatha)

5/19

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Mtontsasa

In 2025, Mtontsasa recorded 207 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Mtontsasa is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 61 reported cases (29.5% of all crime in Mtontsasa), followed by Rape at 29 cases (14.0%) and Malicious damage to property at 23 cases (11.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Mtontsasa has decreased by 1%, a positive sign for the Mtontsasa community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Mtontsasa?

The most reported crimes in Mtontsasa are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (61 cases), Rape (29 cases), Malicious damage to property (23 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Mtontsasa has a crime rate of 368 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)
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)