Masoyi Crime Statistics

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

D47/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

1,354

-7.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,305

per 100k

Safety Score

47/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

78,307

Crime Breakdown — Masoyi (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	345	25.5%
Common assault	contact	191	14.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	176	13.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	128	9.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	119	8.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	115	8.5%
Rape	contact	91	6.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	79	5.8%
Attempted murder	contact	75	5.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	71	5.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	61	4.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	56	4.1%
Murder	contact	47	3.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	39	2.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	39	2.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	27	2.0%
Kidnapping	contact	23	1.7%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	23	1.7%
Carjacking	contact	21	1.6%
Common robbery	contact	20	1.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	15	1.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	12	0.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	9	0.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	8	0.6%
Stock Theft	property	8	0.6%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	5	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.2%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
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%

Masoyi Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Masoyi Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Masoyi Safe?

Masoyi has moderate safety levels.

Masoyi scores 47/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Masoyi is 2,305 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Masoyi, especially at night.

vs National Average

-25%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-7.5%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

25% of all crime

Rank in Ehlanzeni (Mbombela)

24/29

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Masoyi

In 2025, Masoyi recorded 1,354 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Masoyi is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 345 reported cases (25.5% of all crime in Masoyi), followed by Common assault at 191 cases (14.1%) and Burglary at residential premises at 176 cases (13.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Masoyi has decreased by 7.5%, a positive sign for the Masoyi community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Masoyi?

The most reported crimes in Masoyi are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (345 cases), Common assault (191 cases), Burglary at residential premises (176 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Masoyi has a crime rate of 2,305 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)