Tsolo Crime Statistics

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

D39/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

1,618

+11.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,873

per 100k

Safety Score

39/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

75,085

Crime Breakdown — Tsolo (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Stock Theft	property	445	27.5%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	276	17.1%
Rape	contact	131	8.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	121	7.5%
Common assault	contact	117	7.2%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	116	7.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	115	7.1%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	108	6.7%
Murder	contact	96	5.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	77	4.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	71	4.4%
Attempted murder	contact	61	3.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	59	3.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	56	3.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	55	3.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	51	3.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	43	2.7%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	36	2.2%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	25	1.5%
Carjacking	contact	21	1.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	17	1.1%
Common robbery	contact	13	0.8%
Arson	contact-related	11	0.7%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	11	0.7%
Kidnapping	contact	11	0.7%
Shoplifting	other-serious	5	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	0.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	4	0.2%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank 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%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Tsolo Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Tsolo Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Tsolo Safe?

No, Tsolo has high crime levels.

Tsolo scores 39/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Tsolo is 2,873 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Tsolo, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

-6%

Below average

Year-on-Year

+11.3%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Stock Theft

28% of all crime

Rank in OR Tambo (Mthatha)

16/19

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Tsolo

In 2025, Tsolo recorded 1,618 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Tsolo is Stock Theft with 445 reported cases (27.5% of all crime in Tsolo), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 276 cases (17.1%) and Rape at 131 cases (8.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Tsolo has increased by 11.3%, indicating a worsening trend for the Tsolo area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Tsolo?

The most reported crimes in Tsolo are Stock Theft (445 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (276 cases), Rape (131 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Tsolo has a crime rate of 2,873 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)