Mahamba Crime Statistics

Mahamba, Gert Sibande (Ermelo), Mpumalanga — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A86/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

125

+33% vs 2024

Crime Rate

494

per 100k

Safety Score

86/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

33,775

Crime Breakdown — Mahamba (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	63	50.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	20	16.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	19	15.2%
Stock Theft	property	12	9.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	11	8.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	11	8.8%
Rape	contact	7	5.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	5	4.0%
Common assault	contact	5	4.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	4	3.2%
Kidnapping	contact	4	3.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	3	2.4%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	1	0.8%
Murder	contact	1	0.8%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	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%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	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%
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 Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	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%

Mahamba Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Mahamba Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Mahamba Safe?

Yes, Mahamba is relatively safe.

Mahamba scores 86/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 494 per 100,000 people, Mahamba sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Mahamba can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-84%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+33%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

50% of all crime

Rank in Gert Sibande (Ermelo)

6/38

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Mahamba

In 2025, Mahamba recorded 125 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Mahamba is Drug-Related Crime with 63 reported cases (50.4% of all crime in Mahamba), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 20 cases (16.0%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 19 cases (15.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Mahamba has increased by 33%, indicating a worsening trend for the Mahamba area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Mahamba?

The most reported crimes in Mahamba are Drug-Related Crime (63 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (20 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (19 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Mahamba compare to other areas in Gert Sibande (Ermelo)?

Mahamba has a crime rate of 494 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Gert Sibande (Ermelo), Val is safer with a rate of 127 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Gert Sibande (Ermelo)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Val	33,775	32	127	A (98)
Ekulindeni	33,775	62	246	A (93)
Charl Cilliers	33,775	69	272	A (92)
Davel	33,775	122	483	A (86)
Sheepmoor	33,775	123	486	A (86)
Perdekop	33,775	127	500	A (85)
Chrissiesmeer	33,775	152	601	A (83)
Greylingstad	33,775	159	628	A (83)
Wakkerstroom	33,775	167	660	A (82)
Lothair	33,775	173	684	A (81)