Matsulu Crime Statistics

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

B78/100

Safe

Total Crimes

454

-4.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

773

per 100k

Safety Score

78/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

78,307

Crime Breakdown — Matsulu (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Burglary at residential premises	property	100	22.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	88	19.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	67	14.8%
Common assault	contact	51	11.2%
Rape	contact	44	9.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	33	7.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	31	6.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	28	6.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	27	5.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	27	5.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	27	5.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	12	2.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	11	2.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	11	2.4%
Attempted murder	contact	8	1.8%
Murder	contact	7	1.5%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	7	1.5%
Carjacking	contact	5	1.1%
Common robbery	contact	4	0.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	0.9%
Kidnapping	contact	3	0.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.7%
Shoplifting	other-serious	3	0.7%
Stock Theft	property	3	0.7%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	0.7%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.2%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Matsulu Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Matsulu Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Matsulu Safe?

Yes, Matsulu is relatively safe.

Matsulu scores 78/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 773 per 100,000 people, Matsulu sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Matsulu can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-75%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-4.6%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Burglary at residential premises

22% of all crime

Rank in Ehlanzeni (Mbombela)

14/29

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Matsulu

In 2025, Matsulu recorded 454 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Matsulu is Burglary at residential premises with 100 reported cases (22.0% of all crime in Matsulu), followed by Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 88 cases (19.4%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 67 cases (14.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Matsulu has decreased by 4.6%, a positive sign for the Matsulu community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Matsulu?

The most reported crimes in Matsulu are Burglary at residential premises (100 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (88 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (67 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Matsulu has a crime rate of 773 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)
Malelane	78,307	270	460	A (86)