Bhityi Crime Statistics

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

C60/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

879

+3.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,561

per 100k

Safety Score

60/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

75,085

Crime Breakdown — Bhityi (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Stock Theft	property	413	47.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	143	16.3%
Murder	contact	92	10.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	67	7.6%
Rape	contact	64	7.3%
Common assault	contact	53	6.0%
Attempted murder	contact	44	5.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	44	5.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	37	4.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	33	3.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	31	3.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	21	2.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	21	2.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	16	1.8%
Common robbery	contact	13	1.5%
Carjacking	contact	12	1.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	12	1.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	11	1.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	8	0.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	8	0.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	8	0.9%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	7	0.8%
Kidnapping	contact	5	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	0.6%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	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%

Bhityi Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Bhityi Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Bhityi Safe?

Bhityi has moderate safety levels.

Bhityi scores 60/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Bhityi is 1,561 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Bhityi, especially at night.

vs National Average

-49%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+3.9%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Stock Theft

47% of all crime

Rank in OR Tambo (Mthatha)

11/19

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Bhityi

In 2025, Bhityi recorded 879 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Bhityi is Stock Theft with 413 reported cases (47.0% of all crime in Bhityi), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 143 cases (16.3%) and Murder at 92 cases (10.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Bhityi has increased by 3.9%, indicating a worsening trend for the Bhityi area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Bhityi?

The most reported crimes in Bhityi are Stock Theft (413 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (143 cases), Murder (92 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Bhityi has a crime rate of 1,561 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)