Malelane Crime Statistics

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

A86/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

270

-15.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

460

per 100k

Safety Score

86/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

78,307

Crime Breakdown — Malelane (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	85	31.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	72	26.7%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	52	19.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	24	8.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	21	7.8%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	19	7.0%
Common assault	contact	17	6.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	17	6.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	16	5.9%
Attempted murder	contact	4	1.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	4	1.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	4	1.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	4	1.5%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	1.5%
Kidnapping	contact	3	1.1%
Murder	contact	3	1.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	3	1.1%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.4%
Rape	contact	1	0.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.4%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.4%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	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%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%

Malelane Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Malelane Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Malelane Safe?

Yes, Malelane is relatively safe.

Malelane scores 86/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 460 per 100,000 people, Malelane sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Malelane can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-85%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-15.4%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

31% of all crime

Rank in Ehlanzeni (Mbombela)

10/29

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Malelane

In 2025, Malelane recorded 270 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Malelane is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 85 reported cases (31.5% of all crime in Malelane), followed by Commercial Crime at 72 cases (26.7%) and Drug-Related Crime at 52 cases (19.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Malelane has decreased by 15.4%, a positive sign for the Malelane community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Malelane?

The most reported crimes in Malelane are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (85 cases), Commercial Crime (72 cases), Drug-Related Crime (52 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Malelane has a crime rate of 460 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)
Kaapmuiden	78,307	78	133	A (97)
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)
Kamhlushwa	78,307	346	589	A (83)