Blinkpan Crime Statistics

Blinkpan, Nkangala (Witbank), Mpumalanga — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A90/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

179

-19% vs 2024

Crime Rate

346

per 100k

Safety Score

90/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

69,086

Crime Breakdown — Blinkpan (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	71	39.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	37	20.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	21	11.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	15	8.4%
Common assault	contact	12	6.7%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	11	6.1%
Stock Theft	property	11	6.1%
Rape	contact	9	5.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	8	4.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	7	3.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	7	3.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	5	2.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	2.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	2.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	3	1.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	1.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	3	1.7%
Truck hijacking	contact	3	1.7%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.6%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.6%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.6%
Murder	contact	1	0.6%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.6%
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%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%

Blinkpan Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Blinkpan Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Blinkpan Safe?

Yes, Blinkpan is relatively safe.

Blinkpan scores 90/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 346 per 100,000 people, Blinkpan sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Blinkpan can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-89%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-19%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

40% of all crime

Rank in Nkangala (Witbank)

3/23

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Blinkpan

In 2025, Blinkpan recorded 179 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Blinkpan is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 71 reported cases (39.7% of all crime in Blinkpan), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 37 cases (20.7%) and Malicious damage to property at 21 cases (11.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Blinkpan has decreased by 19%, a positive sign for the Blinkpan community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Blinkpan?

The most reported crimes in Blinkpan are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (71 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (37 cases), Malicious damage to property (21 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Blinkpan compare to other areas in Nkangala (Witbank)?

Blinkpan has a crime rate of 346 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Nkangala (Witbank), Laersdrift is safer with a rate of 158 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Nkangala (Witbank)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Laersdrift	69,086	82	158	A (96)
Dullstroom	69,086	159	307	A (91)
Machadodorp	69,086	206	398	A (88)
Waterval Boven	69,086	223	430	A (87)
Sundra	69,086	339	654	A (82)
Ogies	69,086	371	716	A (80)
Verena	69,086	387	747	B (79)
Vaalbank	69,086	556	1,073	B (71)
Hendrina	69,086	615	1,187	B (69)
Tweefontein	69,086	625	1,206	B (68)