Mhluzi Crime Statistics

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

D48/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

1,144

-15.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,207

per 100k

Safety Score

48/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

69,086

Crime Breakdown — Mhluzi (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	256	22.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	185	16.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	184	16.1%
Common assault	contact	160	14.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	145	12.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	99	8.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	96	8.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	55	4.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	48	4.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	47	4.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	37	3.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	35	3.1%
Common robbery	contact	28	2.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	25	2.2%
Murder	contact	25	2.2%
Rape	contact	25	2.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	19	1.7%
Attempted murder	contact	12	1.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	8	0.7%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	8	0.7%
Stock Theft	property	8	0.7%
Carjacking	contact	5	0.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	0.3%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	0.3%
Kidnapping	contact	3	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	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%

Mhluzi Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Mhluzi Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Mhluzi Safe?

Mhluzi has moderate safety levels.

Mhluzi scores 48/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Mhluzi is 2,207 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Mhluzi, especially at night.

vs National Average

-28%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-15.3%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

22% of all crime

Rank in Nkangala (Witbank)

17/23

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Mhluzi

In 2025, Mhluzi recorded 1,144 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Mhluzi is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 256 reported cases (22.4% of all crime in Mhluzi), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 185 cases (16.2%) and Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 184 cases (16.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Mhluzi has decreased by 15.3%, a positive sign for the Mhluzi community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Mhluzi?

The most reported crimes in Mhluzi are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (256 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (185 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (184 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Mhluzi has a crime rate of 2,207 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Nkangala (Witbank), Laersdrift is safer with a rate of 158 per 100k.

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