Kamhlushwa Crime Statistics

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

A83/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

346

-11.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

589

per 100k

Safety Score

83/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

78,307

Crime Breakdown — Kamhlushwa (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	103	29.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	59	17.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	51	14.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	44	12.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	37	10.7%
Rape	contact	37	10.7%
Common assault	contact	32	9.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	16	4.6%
Attempted murder	contact	8	2.3%
Common robbery	contact	8	2.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	8	2.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	8	2.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	7	2.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	7	2.0%
Murder	contact	7	2.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	4	1.2%
Kidnapping	contact	4	1.2%
Carjacking	contact	3	0.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	3	0.9%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	0.9%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	0.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	3	0.9%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.3%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.3%
Stock Theft	property	1	0.3%
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%
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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Kamhlushwa Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Kamhlushwa Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Kamhlushwa Safe?

Yes, Kamhlushwa is relatively safe.

Kamhlushwa scores 83/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 589 per 100,000 people, Kamhlushwa sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Kamhlushwa can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-81%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-11.7%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

30% of all crime

Rank in Ehlanzeni (Mbombela)

11/29

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Kamhlushwa

In 2025, Kamhlushwa recorded 346 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Kamhlushwa is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 103 reported cases (29.8% of all crime in Kamhlushwa), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 59 cases (17.1%) and Burglary at non-residential premises at 51 cases (14.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Kamhlushwa has decreased by 11.7%, a positive sign for the Kamhlushwa community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Kamhlushwa?

The most reported crimes in Kamhlushwa are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (103 cases), Burglary at residential premises (59 cases), Burglary at non-residential premises (51 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Kamhlushwa has a crime rate of 589 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)
Graskop	78,307	184	313	A (91)
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Malelane	78,307	270	460	A (86)