Hendrina Crime Statistics

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

B69/100

Safe

Total Crimes

615

-6.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,187

per 100k

Safety Score

69/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

69,086

Crime Breakdown — Hendrina (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	127	20.7%
Common assault	contact	99	16.1%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	88	14.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	88	14.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	83	13.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	68	11.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	56	9.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	48	7.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	27	4.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	21	3.4%
Stock Theft	property	19	3.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	15	2.4%
Rape	contact	13	2.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	12	2.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	11	1.8%
Common robbery	contact	9	1.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	9	1.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	0.8%
Attempted murder	contact	4	0.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	0.5%
Kidnapping	contact	3	0.5%
Murder	contact	3	0.5%
Public violence	contact-related	3	0.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.5%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Hendrina Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Hendrina Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Hendrina Safe?

Yes, Hendrina is relatively safe.

Hendrina scores 69/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,187 per 100,000 people, Hendrina sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Hendrina can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-61%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-6.8%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

21% of all crime

Rank in Nkangala (Witbank)

10/23

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Hendrina

In 2025, Hendrina recorded 615 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Hendrina is Drug-Related Crime with 127 reported cases (20.7% of all crime in Hendrina), followed by Common assault at 99 cases (16.1%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 88 cases (14.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Hendrina has decreased by 6.8%, a positive sign for the Hendrina community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Hendrina?

The most reported crimes in Hendrina are Drug-Related Crime (127 cases), Common assault (99 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (88 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Hendrina has a crime rate of 1,187 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)
Blinkpan	69,086	179	346	A (90)
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)
Tweefontein	69,086	625	1,206	B (68)