Phumalanga Crime Statistics

Phumalanga, Joe Gqabi, Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B79/100

Safe

Total Crimes

-11.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

748

per 100k

Safety Score

79/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

15,117

Crime Breakdown — Phumalanga (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	33	38.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	17	20.0%
Stock Theft	property	13	15.3%
Rape	contact	11	12.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	9	10.6%
Common assault	contact	9	10.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	7	8.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	3	3.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	3	3.5%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	3.5%
Common robbery	contact	1	1.2%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	1.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	1	1.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	1.2%
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%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Murder	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 Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Phumalanga Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Phumalanga Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Phumalanga Safe?

Yes, Phumalanga is relatively safe.

Phumalanga scores 79/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 748 per 100,000 people, Phumalanga sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Phumalanga can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-76%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-11.5%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

39% of all crime

Rank in Joe Gqabi

8/22

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Phumalanga

In 2025, Phumalanga recorded 85 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Phumalanga is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 33 reported cases (38.8% of all crime in Phumalanga), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 17 cases (20.0%) and Stock Theft at 13 cases (15.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Phumalanga has decreased by 11.5%, a positive sign for the Phumalanga community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Phumalanga?

The most reported crimes in Phumalanga are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (33 cases), Burglary at residential premises (17 cases), Stock Theft (13 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Phumalanga compare to other areas in Joe Gqabi?

Phumalanga has a crime rate of 748 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Joe Gqabi, Jamestown is safer with a rate of 0 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Joe Gqabi

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Jamestown	15,117	0	0	N/A (0)
Katkop	15,117	0	0	N/A (0)
Maclear	15,117	0	0	N/A (0)
Mount Fletcher	15,117	0	0	N/A (0)
Mbizeni	15,117	3	26	A (100)
Elands Height	15,117	4	33	A (100)
Rhodes	15,117	5	46	A (100)
Floukraal	15,117	7	60	A (99)
Tabase	15,117	16	139	A (97)
Rossouw	15,117	19	165	A (96)