Dientjie Crime Statistics

Dientjie, Ehlanzeni (Mbombela), Mpumalanga — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A96/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

104

-24.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

178

per 100k

Safety Score

96/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

78,307

Crime Breakdown — Dientjie (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	28	26.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	21	20.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	16	15.4%
Common assault	contact	15	14.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	12	11.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	11	10.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	7	6.7%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	5	4.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	4	3.8%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	3.8%
Attempted murder	contact	3	2.9%
Rape	contact	3	2.9%
Carjacking	contact	1	1.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	1.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	1.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	1	1.0%
Murder	contact	1	1.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	1.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	1.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	1	1.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	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 of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Dientjie Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Dientjie Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Dientjie Safe?

Yes, Dientjie is relatively safe.

Dientjie scores 96/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 178 per 100,000 people, Dientjie sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Dientjie can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-94%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-24.1%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

27% of all crime

Rank in Ehlanzeni (Mbombela)

7/29

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Dientjie

In 2025, Dientjie recorded 104 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Dientjie is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 28 reported cases (26.9% of all crime in Dientjie), followed by Drug-Related Crime at 21 cases (20.2%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 16 cases (15.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Dientjie has decreased by 24.1%, a positive sign for the Dientjie community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Dientjie?

The most reported crimes in Dientjie are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (28 cases), Drug-Related Crime (21 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (16 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Dientjie compare to other areas in Ehlanzeni (Mbombela)?

Dientjie has a crime rate of 178 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Ehlanzeni (Mbombela), Pilgrim's Rest is safer with a rate of 87 per 100k.

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Pilgrim's Rest	78,307	51	87	A (99)
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Skukuza	78,307	60	102	A (98)
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Maartenshoop	78,307	95	162	A (96)
Ngodwana	78,307	99	169	A (96)
Graskop	78,307	184	313	A (91)
Mbuzini	78,307	204	347	A (90)
Malelane	78,307	270	460	A (86)
Kamhlushwa	78,307	346	589	A (83)