Sulenkama Crime Statistics

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

B79/100

Safe

Total Crimes

413

+0.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

734

per 100k

Safety Score

79/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

75,085

Crime Breakdown — Sulenkama (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Stock Theft	property	200	48.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	59	14.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	35	8.5%
Murder	contact	31	7.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	29	7.0%
Attempted murder	contact	23	5.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	23	5.6%
Rape	contact	23	5.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	23	5.6%
Common assault	contact	21	5.1%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	20	4.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	17	4.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	16	3.9%
Common robbery	contact	7	1.7%
Carjacking	contact	5	1.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	1.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	4	1.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	3	0.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	3	0.7%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.2%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	0.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Sulenkama Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Sulenkama Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Sulenkama Safe?

Yes, Sulenkama is relatively safe.

Sulenkama scores 79/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 734 per 100,000 people, Sulenkama sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Sulenkama can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-76%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+0.5%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Stock Theft

48% of all crime

Rank in OR Tambo (Mthatha)

7/19

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Sulenkama

In 2025, Sulenkama recorded 413 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Sulenkama is Stock Theft with 200 reported cases (48.4% of all crime in Sulenkama), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 59 cases (14.3%) and Malicious damage to property at 35 cases (8.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Sulenkama has increased by 0.5%, indicating a worsening trend for the Sulenkama area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Sulenkama?

The most reported crimes in Sulenkama are Stock Theft (200 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (59 cases), Malicious damage to property (35 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Sulenkama has a crime rate of 734 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)
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)