Lydenburg Crime Statistics

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

C53/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

1,131

-3.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,926

per 100k

Safety Score

53/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

78,307

Crime Breakdown — Lydenburg (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	219	19.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	211	18.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	177	15.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	143	12.6%
Common assault	contact	143	12.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	93	8.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	81	7.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	77	6.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	53	4.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	53	4.7%
Rape	contact	45	4.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	39	3.4%
Stock Theft	property	29	2.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	23	2.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	16	1.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	16	1.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	11	1.0%
Murder	contact	11	1.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	9	0.8%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	9	0.8%
Attempted murder	contact	8	0.7%
Common robbery	contact	8	0.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	8	0.7%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	7	0.6%
Arson	contact-related	4	0.4%
Kidnapping	contact	4	0.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	4	0.4%
Carjacking	contact	3	0.3%
Abduction	contact	1	0.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Bank Robbery	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%

Lydenburg Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Lydenburg Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Lydenburg Safe?

Lydenburg has moderate safety levels.

Lydenburg scores 53/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Lydenburg is 1,926 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Lydenburg, especially at night.

vs National Average

-37%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-3.8%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

19% of all crime

Rank in Ehlanzeni (Mbombela)

20/29

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Lydenburg

In 2025, Lydenburg recorded 1,131 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Lydenburg is Commercial Crime with 219 reported cases (19.4% of all crime in Lydenburg), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 211 cases (18.7%) and Burglary at residential premises at 177 cases (15.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Lydenburg has decreased by 3.8%, a positive sign for the Lydenburg community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Lydenburg?

The most reported crimes in Lydenburg are Commercial Crime (219 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (211 cases), Burglary at residential premises (177 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Lydenburg has a crime rate of 1,926 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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Other Precincts in Ehlanzeni (Mbombela)

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)