Mbuzini Crime Statistics

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

A90/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

204

+3.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

347

per 100k

Safety Score

90/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

78,307

Crime Breakdown — Mbuzini (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	72	35.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	35	17.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	33	16.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	27	13.2%
Rape	contact	19	9.3%
Common assault	contact	16	7.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	15	7.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	9	4.4%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	8	3.9%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	7	3.4%
Stock Theft	property	7	3.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	5	2.5%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	2.0%
Common robbery	contact	3	1.5%
Kidnapping	contact	3	1.5%
Murder	contact	3	1.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	1.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	1.5%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.5%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Mbuzini Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Mbuzini Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Mbuzini Safe?

Yes, Mbuzini is relatively safe.

Mbuzini scores 90/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 347 per 100,000 people, Mbuzini sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Mbuzini can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-89%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+3.6%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

35% of all crime

Rank in Ehlanzeni (Mbombela)

9/29

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Mbuzini

In 2025, Mbuzini recorded 204 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Mbuzini is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 72 reported cases (35.3% of all crime in Mbuzini), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 35 cases (17.2%) and Burglary at non-residential premises at 33 cases (16.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Mbuzini has increased by 3.6%, indicating a worsening trend for the Mbuzini area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Mbuzini?

The most reported crimes in Mbuzini are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (72 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (35 cases), Burglary at non-residential premises (33 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Mbuzini has a crime rate of 347 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)
Malelane	78,307	270	460	A (86)
Kamhlushwa	78,307	346	589	A (83)