Skukuza Crime Statistics

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

A98/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

+9.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

102

per 100k

Safety Score

98/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

78,307

Crime Breakdown — Skukuza (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	25	41.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	21	35.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	21	35.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	3	5.0%
Common assault	contact	3	5.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	5.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	1	1.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	1	1.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	1	1.7%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	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%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	0	0.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Murder	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%
Rape	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Skukuza Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Skukuza Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Skukuza Safe?

Yes, Skukuza is relatively safe.

Skukuza scores 98/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 102 per 100,000 people, Skukuza sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Skukuza can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-97%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+9.1%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition

42% of all crime

Rank in Ehlanzeni (Mbombela)

3/29

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Skukuza

In 2025, Skukuza recorded 60 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Skukuza is Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition with 25 reported cases (41.7% of all crime in Skukuza), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 21 cases (35.0%) and Commercial Crime at 21 cases (35.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Skukuza has increased by 9.1%, indicating a worsening trend for the Skukuza area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Skukuza?

The most reported crimes in Skukuza are Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition (25 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (21 cases), Commercial Crime (21 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Skukuza has a crime rate of 102 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)
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)
Kamhlushwa	78,307	346	589	A (83)