Thomas River Crime Statistics

Thomas River, Amathole, Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A98/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

Crime Rate

110

per 100k

Safety Score

98/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

21,790

Crime Breakdown — Thomas River (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Stock Theft	property	15	83.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	4	22.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	1	5.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	1	5.6%
Murder	contact	1	5.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	5.6%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	0	0.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Common assault	contact	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	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%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Rape	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	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%

Thomas River Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Thomas River Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Thomas River Safe?

Yes, Thomas River is relatively safe.

Thomas River scores 98/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 110 per 100,000 people, Thomas River sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Thomas River can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-96%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Stock Theft

83% of all crime

Rank in Amathole

3/37

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Thomas River

In 2025, Thomas River recorded 18 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Thomas River is Stock Theft with 15 reported cases (83.3% of all crime in Thomas River), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 4 cases (22.2%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 1 cases (5.6%).

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Thomas River?

The most reported crimes in Thomas River are Stock Theft (15 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (4 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (1 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Thomas River compare to other areas in Amathole?

Thomas River has a crime rate of 110 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Amathole, Fort Beaufort is safer with a rate of 0 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Amathole

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Fort Beaufort	21,790	0	0	N/A (0)
Komga	21,790	0	0	N/A (0)
Mooiplaas	21,790	0	0	N/A (0)
Doringkloof	21,790	10	60	A (99)
Khubusidrift	21,790	15	92	A (99)
Kolomane	21,790	19	115	A (98)
Hogsback	21,790	32	197	A (95)
Bholo	21,790	62	381	A (89)
Hamburg	21,790	75	459	A (87)
Healdtown	21,790	85	519	A (85)