Dullstroom Crime Statistics

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

A91/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

159

-0.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

307

per 100k

Safety Score

91/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

69,086

Crime Breakdown — Dullstroom (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	45	28.3%
Common assault	contact	36	22.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	24	15.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	17	10.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	17	10.7%
Stock Theft	property	16	10.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	11	6.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	7	4.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	7	4.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	5	3.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	5	3.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	4	2.5%
Common robbery	contact	3	1.9%
Rape	contact	3	1.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	1.9%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.6%
Murder	contact	1	0.6%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.6%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.6%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	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%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	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%

Dullstroom Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Dullstroom Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Dullstroom Safe?

Yes, Dullstroom is relatively safe.

Dullstroom scores 91/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 307 per 100,000 people, Dullstroom sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Dullstroom can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-90%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-0.6%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

28% of all crime

Rank in Nkangala (Witbank)

2/23

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Dullstroom

In 2025, Dullstroom recorded 159 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Dullstroom is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 45 reported cases (28.3% of all crime in Dullstroom), followed by Common assault at 36 cases (22.6%) and Malicious damage to property at 24 cases (15.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Dullstroom has decreased by 0.6%, a positive sign for the Dullstroom community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Dullstroom?

The most reported crimes in Dullstroom are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (45 cases), Common assault (36 cases), Malicious damage to property (24 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Dullstroom has a crime rate of 307 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Nkangala (Witbank), Laersdrift is safer with a rate of 158 per 100k.

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