Ngangelizwe Crime Statistics

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

B66/100

Safe

Total Crimes

757

+12.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,344

per 100k

Safety Score

66/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

75,085

Crime Breakdown — Ngangelizwe (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Burglary at residential premises	property	152	20.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	135	17.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	132	17.4%
Common assault	contact	127	16.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	60	7.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	53	7.0%
Rape	contact	47	6.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	45	5.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	29	3.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	28	3.7%
Murder	contact	24	3.2%
Attempted murder	contact	21	2.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	20	2.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	19	2.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	17	2.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	17	2.2%
Carjacking	contact	15	2.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	13	1.7%
Kidnapping	contact	9	1.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	9	1.2%
Stock Theft	property	9	1.2%
Common robbery	contact	8	1.1%
Sexual Assault	contact	8	1.1%
Arson	contact-related	4	0.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	0.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Ngangelizwe Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Ngangelizwe Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Ngangelizwe Safe?

Yes, Ngangelizwe is relatively safe.

Ngangelizwe scores 66/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,344 per 100,000 people, Ngangelizwe sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Ngangelizwe can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-56%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+12.5%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Burglary at residential premises

20% of all crime

Rank in OR Tambo (Mthatha)

8/19

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Ngangelizwe

In 2025, Ngangelizwe recorded 757 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Ngangelizwe is Burglary at residential premises with 152 reported cases (20.1% of all crime in Ngangelizwe), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 135 cases (17.8%) and Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 132 cases (17.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Ngangelizwe has increased by 12.5%, indicating a worsening trend for the Ngangelizwe area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Ngangelizwe?

The most reported crimes in Ngangelizwe are Burglary at residential premises (152 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (135 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (132 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Ngangelizwe has a crime rate of 1,344 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)
Port St Johns	75,085	772	1,370	B (65)
Flagstaff	75,085	809	1,437	C (63)