Thornhill Ciskei Crime Statistics

Thornhill Ciskei, Chris Hani (Queenstown), Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A82/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

123

+25.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

653

per 100k

Safety Score

82/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

25,103

Crime Breakdown — Thornhill Ciskei (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	40	32.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	29	23.6%
Stock Theft	property	24	19.5%
Rape	contact	16	13.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	12	9.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	9	7.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	7	5.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	7	5.7%
Common assault	contact	5	4.1%
Common robbery	contact	4	3.3%
Murder	contact	3	2.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	1	0.8%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	0.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.8%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.8%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.8%
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%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	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 out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Thornhill Ciskei Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Thornhill Ciskei Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Thornhill Ciskei Safe?

Yes, Thornhill Ciskei is relatively safe.

Thornhill Ciskei scores 82/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 653 per 100,000 people, Thornhill Ciskei sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Thornhill Ciskei can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-79%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+25.5%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

33% of all crime

Rank in Chris Hani (Queenstown)

5/29

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Thornhill Ciskei

In 2025, Thornhill Ciskei recorded 123 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Thornhill Ciskei is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 40 reported cases (32.5% of all crime in Thornhill Ciskei), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 29 cases (23.6%) and Stock Theft at 24 cases (19.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Thornhill Ciskei has increased by 25.5%, indicating a worsening trend for the Thornhill Ciskei area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Thornhill Ciskei?

The most reported crimes in Thornhill Ciskei are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (40 cases), Burglary at residential premises (29 cases), Stock Theft (24 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Thornhill Ciskei compare to other areas in Chris Hani (Queenstown)?

Thornhill Ciskei has a crime rate of 653 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Chris Hani (Queenstown), Cradock is safer with a rate of 0 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Chris Hani (Queenstown)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Cradock	25,103	0	0	N/A (0)
Elliot	25,103	0	0	N/A (0)
Lady Frere	25,103	0	0	N/A (0)
Queenstown	25,103	0	0	N/A (0)
Henderson	25,103	8	44	A (100)
Ida	25,103	21	112	A (98)
Tylden	25,103	40	211	A (95)
Kleinbulhoek	25,103	103	546	A (84)
Bholothwa	25,103	126	669	A (81)
Sterkstroom	25,103	155	825	B (77)