Komatipoort Crime Statistics

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

B79/100

Safe

Total Crimes

441

-10.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

751

per 100k

Safety Score

79/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

78,307

Crime Breakdown — Komatipoort (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	104	23.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	91	20.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	56	12.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	52	11.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	40	9.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	40	9.1%
Common assault	contact	37	8.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	25	5.7%
Rape	contact	20	4.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	16	3.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	15	3.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	15	3.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	13	2.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	13	2.9%
Murder	contact	8	1.8%
Attempted murder	contact	7	1.6%
Common robbery	contact	7	1.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	7	1.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	5	1.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	4	0.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	4	0.9%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.7%
Stock Theft	property	3	0.7%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.2%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Komatipoort Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Komatipoort Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Komatipoort Safe?

Yes, Komatipoort is relatively safe.

Komatipoort scores 79/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 751 per 100,000 people, Komatipoort sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Komatipoort can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-76%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-10.2%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

24% of all crime

Rank in Ehlanzeni (Mbombela)

13/29

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Komatipoort

In 2025, Komatipoort recorded 441 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Komatipoort is Commercial Crime with 104 reported cases (23.6% of all crime in Komatipoort), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 91 cases (20.6%) and Burglary at non-residential premises at 56 cases (12.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Komatipoort has decreased by 10.2%, a positive sign for the Komatipoort community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Komatipoort?

The most reported crimes in Komatipoort are Commercial Crime (104 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (91 cases), Burglary at non-residential premises (56 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Komatipoort has a crime rate of 751 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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Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Pilgrim's Rest	78,307	51	87	A (99)
Low's Creek	78,307	59	101	A (99)
Skukuza	78,307	60	102	A (98)
Kaapmuiden	78,307	78	133	A (97)
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)
Mbuzini	78,307	204	347	A (90)
Malelane	78,307	270	460	A (86)