Delmas Crime Statistics

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

F30/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,880

-13.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,629

per 100k

Safety Score

30/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

69,086

Crime Breakdown — Delmas (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	345	18.4%
Common assault	contact	291	15.5%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	247	13.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	228	12.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	200	10.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	152	8.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	152	8.1%
Kidnapping	contact	101	5.4%
Attempted murder	contact	88	4.7%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	79	4.2%
Common robbery	contact	77	4.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	69	3.7%
Carjacking	contact	67	3.6%
Shoplifting	other-serious	56	3.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	49	2.6%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	43	2.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	41	2.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	31	1.6%
Rape	contact	29	1.5%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	27	1.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	25	1.3%
Stock Theft	property	25	1.3%
Murder	contact	24	1.3%
Truck hijacking	contact	24	1.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	15	0.8%
Sexual Assault	contact	7	0.4%
Public violence	contact-related	5	0.3%
Arson	contact-related	4	0.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	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%

Delmas Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Delmas Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Delmas Safe?

No, Delmas has high crime levels.

Delmas scores 30/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Delmas is 3,629 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Delmas, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+18%

Above average

Year-on-Year

-13.6%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

18% of all crime

Rank in Nkangala (Witbank)

19/23

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Delmas

In 2025, Delmas recorded 1,880 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Delmas is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 345 reported cases (18.4% of all crime in Delmas), followed by Common assault at 291 cases (15.5%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 247 cases (13.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Delmas has decreased by 13.6%, a positive sign for the Delmas community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Delmas?

The most reported crimes in Delmas are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (345 cases), Common assault (291 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (247 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Delmas has a crime rate of 3,629 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Nkangala (Witbank), Laersdrift is safer with a rate of 158 per 100k.

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