Witrivier Crime Statistics

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

D49/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

1,293

-7.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,202

per 100k

Safety Score

49/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

78,307

Crime Breakdown — Witrivier (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	363	28.1%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	359	27.8%
Common assault	contact	148	11.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	109	8.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	107	8.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	101	7.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	73	5.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	64	4.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	63	4.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	37	2.9%
Common robbery	contact	37	2.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	35	2.7%
Rape	contact	32	2.5%
Attempted murder	contact	28	2.2%
Carjacking	contact	28	2.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	23	1.8%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	20	1.5%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	19	1.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	16	1.2%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	13	1.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	13	1.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	11	0.9%
Kidnapping	contact	7	0.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	5	0.4%
Murder	contact	5	0.4%
Stock Theft	property	3	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Witrivier Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Witrivier Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Witrivier Safe?

Witrivier has moderate safety levels.

Witrivier scores 49/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Witrivier is 2,202 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Witrivier, especially at night.

vs National Average

-28%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-7.4%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

28% of all crime

Rank in Ehlanzeni (Mbombela)

22/29

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Witrivier

In 2025, Witrivier recorded 1,293 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Witrivier is Commercial Crime with 363 reported cases (28.1% of all crime in Witrivier), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 359 cases (27.8%) and Common assault at 148 cases (11.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Witrivier has decreased by 7.4%, a positive sign for the Witrivier community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Witrivier?

The most reported crimes in Witrivier are Commercial Crime (363 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (359 cases), Common assault (148 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Witrivier has a crime rate of 2,202 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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