Laersdrift Crime Statistics

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

A96/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

+39% vs 2024

Crime Rate

158

per 100k

Safety Score

96/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

69,086

Crime Breakdown — Laersdrift (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Stock Theft	property	20	24.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	19	23.2%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	13	15.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	11	13.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	7	8.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	7	8.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	7	8.5%
Common assault	contact	4	4.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	4.9%
Rape	contact	4	4.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	3.7%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	1.2%
Carjacking	contact	1	1.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	1	1.2%
Common robbery	contact	1	1.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	1.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	1.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	1.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	1	1.2%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	1.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%

Laersdrift Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Laersdrift Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Laersdrift Safe?

Yes, Laersdrift is relatively safe.

Laersdrift scores 96/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 158 per 100,000 people, Laersdrift sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Laersdrift can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-95%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+39%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Stock Theft

24% of all crime

Rank in Nkangala (Witbank)

1/23

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Laersdrift

In 2025, Laersdrift recorded 82 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Laersdrift is Stock Theft with 20 reported cases (24.4% of all crime in Laersdrift), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 19 cases (23.2%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 13 cases (15.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Laersdrift has increased by 39%, indicating a worsening trend for the Laersdrift area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Laersdrift?

The most reported crimes in Laersdrift are Stock Theft (20 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (19 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (13 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Laersdrift has a crime rate of 158 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Nkangala (Witbank), Laersdrift is among the safer areas.

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Sundra	69,086	339	654	A (82)
Ogies	69,086	371	716	A (80)
Verena	69,086	387	747	B (79)
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Tweefontein	69,086	625	1,206	B (68)