Graskop Crime Statistics

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

A91/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

184

+10.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

313

per 100k

Safety Score

91/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

78,307

Crime Breakdown — Graskop (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	76	41.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	29	15.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	29	15.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	24	13.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	23	12.5%
Common assault	contact	13	7.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	11	6.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	7	3.8%
Shoplifting	other-serious	7	3.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	4	2.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	4	2.2%
Rape	contact	3	1.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	1.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	1.6%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	1.6%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	1	0.5%
Murder	contact	1	0.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.5%
Stock Theft	property	1	0.5%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.5%
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%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	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 offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%

Graskop Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Graskop Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Graskop Safe?

Yes, Graskop is relatively safe.

Graskop scores 91/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 313 per 100,000 people, Graskop sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Graskop can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-90%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+10.8%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

41% of all crime

Rank in Ehlanzeni (Mbombela)

8/29

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Graskop

In 2025, Graskop recorded 184 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Graskop is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 76 reported cases (41.3% of all crime in Graskop), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 29 cases (15.8%) and Malicious damage to property at 29 cases (15.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Graskop has increased by 10.8%, indicating a worsening trend for the Graskop area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Graskop?

The most reported crimes in Graskop are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (76 cases), Burglary at residential premises (29 cases), Malicious damage to property (29 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Graskop has a crime rate of 313 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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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)
Dientjie	78,307	104	178	A (96)
Mbuzini	78,307	204	347	A (90)
Malelane	78,307	270	460	A (86)
Kamhlushwa	78,307	346	589	A (83)