Rape in OR Tambo
SAPS recorded 291 rape cases across 18 OR Tambo precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, down 7.6% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 20% of the Eastern Cape's 1,470 total.
Ranked by precinct below.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Is rape rising or falling in OR Tambo?
Which OR Tambo precincts report the most rape?
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: teal = fewer, orange = more, grey = within ±2%. Top 15 of 19 precincts shown; full list in the table below. Sorted by Apr–Jun 2026 count.
All OR Tambo precincts
| Precinct | Apr–Jun 2026 | vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Mthatha | 52 | +4% |
| Lusikisiki | 47 | -27.7% |
| Ngqeleni | 32 | 31 → 32 |
| Libode | 28 | 20 → 28 |
| Flagstaff | 25 | 25 → 25 |
| Qumbu | 17 | 14 → 17 |
| Port St Johns | 13 | 11 → 13 |
| Mqanduli | 12 | 16 → 12 |
| Bhityi | 11 | 11 → 11 |
| Tsolo | 11 | 22 → 11 |
| Ngangelizwe | 10 | 7 → 10 |
| Kwaaiman | 8 | 10 → 8 |
| Hlababomvu | 6 | 9 → 6 |
| Coffee Bay | 5 | 0 → 5 |
| Madeira | 5 | 5 → 5 |
| Mtontsasa | 5 | 8 → 5 |
| Sulenkama | 2 | 5 → 2 |
| Thina Falls | 2 | 1 → 2 |
| Majola | 0 | 5 → 0 |