Maartenshoop Crime Statistics

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

A96/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

-5.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

162

per 100k

Safety Score

96/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

78,307

Crime Breakdown — Maartenshoop (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Stock Theft	property	37	38.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	19	20.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	13	13.7%
Common assault	contact	11	11.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	11	11.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	5	5.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	5	5.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	4	4.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	4	4.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	4	4.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	3.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	3.2%
Arson	contact-related	1	1.1%
Common robbery	contact	1	1.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	1.1%
Murder	contact	1	1.1%
Rape	contact	1	1.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	1.1%
Abduction	contact	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%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	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%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Maartenshoop Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Maartenshoop Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Maartenshoop Safe?

Yes, Maartenshoop is relatively safe.

Maartenshoop scores 96/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 162 per 100,000 people, Maartenshoop sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Maartenshoop can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-95%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-5.9%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Stock Theft

39% of all crime

Rank in Ehlanzeni (Mbombela)

5/29

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Maartenshoop

In 2025, Maartenshoop recorded 95 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Maartenshoop is Stock Theft with 37 reported cases (38.9% of all crime in Maartenshoop), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 19 cases (20.0%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 13 cases (13.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Maartenshoop has decreased by 5.9%, a positive sign for the Maartenshoop community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Maartenshoop?

The most reported crimes in Maartenshoop are Stock Theft (37 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (19 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (13 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Maartenshoop has a crime rate of 162 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)
Low's Creek	78,307	59	101	A (99)
Skukuza	78,307	60	102	A (98)
Kaapmuiden	78,307	78	133	A (97)
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)
Kamhlushwa	78,307	346	589	A (83)