Kaapmuiden Crime Statistics

Kaapmuiden, Ehlanzeni (Mbombela), Mpumalanga — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A97/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

-17.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

133

per 100k

Safety Score

97/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

78,307

Crime Breakdown — Kaapmuiden (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	31	39.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	17	21.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	13	16.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	9	11.5%
Common assault	contact	7	9.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	4	5.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	4	5.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	4	5.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	3	3.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	3	3.8%
Attempted murder	contact	1	1.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	1	1.3%
Carjacking	contact	1	1.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	1.3%
Murder	contact	1	1.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	1.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	1.3%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Rape	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Kaapmuiden Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Kaapmuiden Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Kaapmuiden Safe?

Yes, Kaapmuiden is relatively safe.

Kaapmuiden scores 97/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 133 per 100,000 people, Kaapmuiden sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Kaapmuiden can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-96%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-17.9%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

40% of all crime

Rank in Ehlanzeni (Mbombela)

4/29

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Kaapmuiden

In 2025, Kaapmuiden recorded 78 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Kaapmuiden is Drug-Related Crime with 31 reported cases (39.7% of all crime in Kaapmuiden), followed by Commercial Crime at 17 cases (21.8%) and Culpable homicide at 13 cases (16.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Kaapmuiden has decreased by 17.9%, a positive sign for the Kaapmuiden community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Kaapmuiden?

The most reported crimes in Kaapmuiden are Drug-Related Crime (31 cases), Commercial Crime (17 cases), Culpable homicide (13 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Kaapmuiden compare to other areas in Ehlanzeni (Mbombela)?

Kaapmuiden has a crime rate of 133 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Ehlanzeni (Mbombela), Pilgrim's Rest is safer with a rate of 87 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Ehlanzeni (Mbombela)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Pilgrim's Rest	78,307	51	87	A (99)
Low's Creek	78,307	59	101	A (99)
Skukuza	78,307	60	102	A (98)
Maartenshoop	78,307	95	162	A (96)
Ngodwana	78,307	99	169	A (96)
Dientjie	78,307	104	178	A (96)
Graskop	78,307	184	313	A (91)
Mbuzini	78,307	204	347	A (90)
Malelane	78,307	270	460	A (86)
Kamhlushwa	78,307	346	589	A (83)