Kwaaiman Crime Statistics

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

A88/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

237

-7.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

421

per 100k

Safety Score

88/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

75,085

Crime Breakdown — Kwaaiman (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	67	28.3%
Stock Theft	property	48	20.3%
Rape	contact	36	15.2%
Common assault	contact	23	9.7%
Murder	contact	23	9.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	19	8.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	17	7.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	15	6.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	11	4.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	9	3.8%
Attempted murder	contact	9	3.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	8	3.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	7	3.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	5	2.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	4	1.7%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	1.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	1.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	1.3%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	1	0.4%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	1	0.4%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.4%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	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%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Kwaaiman Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Kwaaiman Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Kwaaiman Safe?

Yes, Kwaaiman is relatively safe.

Kwaaiman scores 88/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 421 per 100,000 people, Kwaaiman sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Kwaaiman can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-86%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-7.1%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

28% of all crime

Rank in OR Tambo (Mthatha)

6/19

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Kwaaiman

In 2025, Kwaaiman recorded 237 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Kwaaiman is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 67 reported cases (28.3% of all crime in Kwaaiman), followed by Stock Theft at 48 cases (20.3%) and Rape at 36 cases (15.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Kwaaiman has decreased by 7.1%, a positive sign for the Kwaaiman community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Kwaaiman?

The most reported crimes in Kwaaiman are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (67 cases), Stock Theft (48 cases), Rape (36 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Kwaaiman has a crime rate of 421 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)
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)