Schoemansdal Crime Statistics

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

B68/100

Safe

Total Crimes

719

-20.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,225

per 100k

Safety Score

68/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

78,307

Crime Breakdown — Schoemansdal (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	269	37.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	85	11.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	77	10.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	77	10.7%
Rape	contact	67	9.3%
Common assault	contact	65	9.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	49	6.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	48	6.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	48	6.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	36	5.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	21	2.9%
Common robbery	contact	20	2.8%
Murder	contact	16	2.2%
Attempted murder	contact	12	1.7%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	11	1.5%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	11	1.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	7	1.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	7	1.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	7	1.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	5	0.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	0.7%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	4	0.6%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.4%
Stock Theft	property	3	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.1%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	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%

Schoemansdal Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Schoemansdal Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Schoemansdal Safe?

Yes, Schoemansdal is relatively safe.

Schoemansdal scores 68/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,225 per 100,000 people, Schoemansdal sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Schoemansdal can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-60%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-20.7%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

37% of all crime

Rank in Ehlanzeni (Mbombela)

16/29

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Schoemansdal

In 2025, Schoemansdal recorded 719 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Schoemansdal is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 269 reported cases (37.4% of all crime in Schoemansdal), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 85 cases (11.8%) and Burglary at non-residential premises at 77 cases (10.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Schoemansdal has decreased by 20.7%, a positive sign for the Schoemansdal community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Schoemansdal?

The most reported crimes in Schoemansdal are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (269 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (85 cases), Burglary at non-residential premises (77 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Schoemansdal has a crime rate of 1,225 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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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)