Mhala Crime Statistics

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

C59/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

952

-6.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,621

per 100k

Safety Score

59/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

78,307

Crime Breakdown — Mhala (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	253	26.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	139	14.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	124	13.0%
Common assault	contact	117	12.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	101	10.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	91	9.6%
Rape	contact	73	7.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	72	7.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	39	4.1%
Common robbery	contact	27	2.8%
Kidnapping	contact	24	2.5%
Shoplifting	other-serious	21	2.2%
Carjacking	contact	20	2.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	17	1.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	17	1.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	17	1.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	16	1.7%
Attempted murder	contact	15	1.6%
Stock Theft	property	15	1.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	13	1.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	12	1.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	11	1.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	9	0.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	8	0.8%
Murder	contact	7	0.7%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	4	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.3%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.1%
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 offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Mhala Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Mhala Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Mhala Safe?

Mhala has moderate safety levels.

Mhala scores 59/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Mhala is 1,621 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Mhala, especially at night.

vs National Average

-47%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-6.9%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

27% of all crime

Rank in Ehlanzeni (Mbombela)

18/29

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Mhala

In 2025, Mhala recorded 952 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Mhala is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 253 reported cases (26.6% of all crime in Mhala), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 139 cases (14.6%) and Malicious damage to property at 124 cases (13.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Mhala has decreased by 6.9%, a positive sign for the Mhala community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Mhala?

The most reported crimes in Mhala are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (253 cases), Burglary at residential premises (139 cases), Malicious damage to property (124 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Mhala has a crime rate of 1,621 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)