Sabie Crime Statistics

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

A81/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

399

+1.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

679

per 100k

Safety Score

81/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

78,307

Crime Breakdown — Sabie (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	97	24.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	84	21.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	56	14.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	33	8.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	33	8.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	28	7.0%
Common assault	contact	28	7.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	20	5.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	19	4.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	19	4.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	17	4.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	17	4.3%
Attempted murder	contact	13	3.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	12	3.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	8	2.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	7	1.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	5	1.3%
Murder	contact	5	1.3%
Rape	contact	5	1.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	5	1.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	5	1.3%
Common robbery	contact	4	1.0%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.3%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.3%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.3%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.3%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	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%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%

Sabie Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Sabie Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Sabie Safe?

Yes, Sabie is relatively safe.

Sabie scores 81/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 679 per 100,000 people, Sabie sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Sabie can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-78%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+1.8%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

24% of all crime

Rank in Ehlanzeni (Mbombela)

12/29

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Sabie

In 2025, Sabie recorded 399 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Sabie is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 97 reported cases (24.3% of all crime in Sabie), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 84 cases (21.1%) and Burglary at residential premises at 56 cases (14.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Sabie has increased by 1.8%, indicating a worsening trend for the Sabie area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Sabie?

The most reported crimes in Sabie are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (97 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (84 cases), Burglary at residential premises (56 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Sabie has a crime rate of 679 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)