Mahlabathini Crime Statistics

Mahlabathini, Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B76/100

Safe

Total Crimes

413

-4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

877

per 100k

Safety Score

76/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

62,853

Crime Breakdown — Mahlabathini (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	108	26.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	65	15.7%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	56	13.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	52	12.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	35	8.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	33	8.0%
Rape	contact	31	7.5%
Common assault	contact	28	6.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	21	5.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	21	5.1%
Murder	contact	19	4.6%
Stock Theft	property	19	4.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	15	3.6%
Attempted murder	contact	8	1.9%
Kidnapping	contact	7	1.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	7	1.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	1.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	5	1.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	5	1.2%
Common robbery	contact	4	1.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.2%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.2%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	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%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Mahlabathini Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Mahlabathini Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Mahlabathini Safe?

Yes, Mahlabathini is relatively safe.

Mahlabathini scores 76/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 877 per 100,000 people, Mahlabathini sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Mahlabathini can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-71%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-4%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

26% of all crime

Rank in Zululand

8/15

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Mahlabathini

In 2025, Mahlabathini recorded 413 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Mahlabathini is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 108 reported cases (26.2% of all crime in Mahlabathini), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 65 cases (15.7%) and Drug-Related Crime at 56 cases (13.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Mahlabathini has decreased by 4%, a positive sign for the Mahlabathini community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Mahlabathini?

The most reported crimes in Mahlabathini are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (108 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (65 cases), Drug-Related Crime (56 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Mahlabathini compare to other areas in Zululand?

Mahlabathini has a crime rate of 877 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Zululand, Magudu is safer with a rate of 240 per 100k.

Embed This Badge

Add a Mahlabathini safety badge to your website or blog. Copy the code below and paste it into your HTML.

Embed Code

<a href="https://safetybrief.co.za/province/kwazulu-natal/zululand/mahlabathini"><img src="https://safetybrief.co.za/api/badge/mahlabathini" alt="Mahlabathini Safety Score" /></a>

Other Precincts in Zululand

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Magudu	62,853	113	240	A (94)
Mpungamhlophe	62,853	113	240	A (94)
Ngome	62,853	151	320	A (91)
Louwsburg	62,853	156	331	A (91)
Ceza	62,853	204	433	A (87)
Babanango	62,853	260	552	A (84)
Gluckstadt	62,853	291	617	A (83)
Hlobane	62,853	706	1,497	C (61)
Paulpietersburg	62,853	1,000	2,121	C (50)
Mondlo	62,853	1,334	2,830	D (40)