Majola Crime Statistics

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

A97/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

Crime Rate

158

per 100k

Safety Score

97/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

75,085

Crime Breakdown — Majola (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	28	31.5%
Common assault	contact	20	22.5%
Rape	contact	17	19.1%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	9	10.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	8	9.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	7	7.9%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	4.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	3	3.4%
Arson	contact-related	3	3.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	3	3.4%
Common robbery	contact	3	3.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	3.4%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	3	3.4%
Stock Theft	property	3	3.4%
Attempted murder	contact	1	1.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	1	1.1%
Murder	contact	1	1.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	1.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	1	1.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	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%
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 non-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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Majola Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Majola Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Majola Safe?

Yes, Majola is relatively safe.

Majola scores 97/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 158 per 100,000 people, Majola sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Majola can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-95%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

31% of all crime

Rank in OR Tambo (Mthatha)

1/19

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Majola

In 2025, Majola recorded 89 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Majola is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 28 reported cases (31.5% of all crime in Majola), followed by Common assault at 20 cases (22.5%) and Rape at 17 cases (19.1%).

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Majola?

The most reported crimes in Majola are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (28 cases), Common assault (20 cases), Rape (17 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Majola has a crime rate of 158 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)
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)
Flagstaff	75,085	809	1,437	C (63)