Thina Falls Crime Statistics

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

A91/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

168

+54.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

298

per 100k

Safety Score

91/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

75,085

Crime Breakdown — Thina Falls (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Stock Theft	property	93	55.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	37	22.0%
Common assault	contact	17	10.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	16	9.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	8	4.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	8	4.8%
Rape	contact	8	4.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	7	4.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	7	4.2%
Arson	contact-related	5	3.0%
Murder	contact	5	3.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	2.4%
Attempted murder	contact	3	1.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	1.8%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.6%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	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%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	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%

Thina Falls Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Thina Falls Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Thina Falls Safe?

Yes, Thina Falls is relatively safe.

Thina Falls scores 91/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 298 per 100,000 people, Thina Falls sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Thina Falls can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-90%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+54.1%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Stock Theft

55% of all crime

Rank in OR Tambo (Mthatha)

4/19

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Thina Falls

In 2025, Thina Falls recorded 168 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Thina Falls is Stock Theft with 93 reported cases (55.4% of all crime in Thina Falls), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 37 cases (22.0%) and Common assault at 17 cases (10.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Thina Falls has increased by 54.1%, indicating a worsening trend for the Thina Falls area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Thina Falls?

The most reported crimes in Thina Falls are Stock Theft (93 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (37 cases), Common assault (17 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Thina Falls has a crime rate of 298 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)
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)