Machadodorp Crime Statistics

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

A88/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

206

-13.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

398

per 100k

Safety Score

88/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

69,086

Crime Breakdown — Machadodorp (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	43	20.9%
Common assault	contact	33	16.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	29	14.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	27	13.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	23	11.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	21	10.2%
Stock Theft	property	21	10.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	20	9.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	17	8.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	11	5.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	5	2.4%
Rape	contact	4	1.9%
Common robbery	contact	3	1.5%
Kidnapping	contact	3	1.5%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	1.5%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	3	1.5%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	1	0.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.5%
Murder	contact	1	0.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.5%
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 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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Machadodorp Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Machadodorp Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Machadodorp Safe?

Yes, Machadodorp is relatively safe.

Machadodorp scores 88/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 398 per 100,000 people, Machadodorp sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Machadodorp can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-87%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-13.8%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

21% of all crime

Rank in Nkangala (Witbank)

4/23

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Machadodorp

In 2025, Machadodorp recorded 206 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Machadodorp is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 43 reported cases (20.9% of all crime in Machadodorp), followed by Common assault at 33 cases (16.0%) and Commercial Crime at 29 cases (14.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Machadodorp has decreased by 13.8%, a positive sign for the Machadodorp community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Machadodorp?

The most reported crimes in Machadodorp are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (43 cases), Common assault (33 cases), Commercial Crime (29 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Machadodorp has a crime rate of 398 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Nkangala (Witbank), Laersdrift is safer with a rate of 158 per 100k.

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