Ngodwana Crime Statistics

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

A96/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

-36.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

169

per 100k

Safety Score

96/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

78,307

Crime Breakdown — Ngodwana (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	27	27.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	15	15.2%
Common assault	contact	15	15.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	13	13.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	11	11.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	11	11.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	8	8.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	7	7.1%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	4.0%
Kidnapping	contact	4	4.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	4	4.0%
Rape	contact	4	4.0%
Common robbery	contact	3	3.0%
Arson	contact-related	1	1.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	1	1.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	1	1.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	1.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	1	1.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	1.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	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%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	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%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%

Ngodwana Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Ngodwana Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Ngodwana Safe?

Yes, Ngodwana is relatively safe.

Ngodwana scores 96/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 169 per 100,000 people, Ngodwana sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Ngodwana can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-94%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-36.5%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

27% of all crime

Rank in Ehlanzeni (Mbombela)

6/29

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Ngodwana

In 2025, Ngodwana recorded 99 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Ngodwana is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 27 reported cases (27.3% of all crime in Ngodwana), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 15 cases (15.2%) and Common assault at 15 cases (15.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Ngodwana has decreased by 36.5%, a positive sign for the Ngodwana community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Ngodwana?

The most reported crimes in Ngodwana are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (27 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (15 cases), Common assault (15 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Ngodwana has a crime rate of 169 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)
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)