Tonga Crime Statistics

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

C60/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

933

-11.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,589

per 100k

Safety Score

60/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

78,307

Crime Breakdown — Tonga (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	155	16.6%
Common assault	contact	129	13.8%
Rape	contact	129	13.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	128	13.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	100	10.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	84	9.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	75	8.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	72	7.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	60	6.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	32	3.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	29	3.1%
Murder	contact	28	3.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	25	2.7%
Shoplifting	other-serious	24	2.6%
Attempted murder	contact	23	2.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	23	2.5%
Kidnapping	contact	20	2.1%
Common robbery	contact	19	2.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	19	2.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	13	1.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	12	1.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	12	1.3%
Carjacking	contact	11	1.2%
Stock Theft	property	8	0.9%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	0.5%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.1%
Abduction	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%

Tonga Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Tonga Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Tonga Safe?

Tonga has moderate safety levels.

Tonga scores 60/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Tonga is 1,589 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Tonga, especially at night.

vs National Average

-48%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-11.6%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

17% of all crime

Rank in Ehlanzeni (Mbombela)

17/29

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Tonga

In 2025, Tonga recorded 933 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Tonga is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 155 reported cases (16.6% of all crime in Tonga), followed by Common assault at 129 cases (13.8%) and Rape at 129 cases (13.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Tonga has decreased by 11.6%, a positive sign for the Tonga community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Tonga?

The most reported crimes in Tonga are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (155 cases), Common assault (129 cases), Rape (129 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Tonga has a crime rate of 1,589 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)