Siyabuswa Crime Statistics

Siyabuswa, Nkangala (Witbank), Mpumalanga — Latest SAPS Crime Data

D36/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

1,606

-8.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,099

per 100k

Safety Score

36/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

69,086

Crime Breakdown — Siyabuswa (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	299	18.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	268	16.7%
Common assault	contact	219	13.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	191	11.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	141	8.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	115	7.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	107	6.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	97	6.0%
Stock Theft	property	97	6.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	85	5.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	73	4.5%
Common robbery	contact	61	3.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	57	3.5%
Rape	contact	47	2.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	36	2.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	32	2.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	32	2.0%
Attempted murder	contact	29	1.8%
Kidnapping	contact	28	1.7%
Murder	contact	28	1.7%
Carjacking	contact	19	1.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	17	1.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	17	1.1%
Sexual Assault	contact	12	0.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	11	0.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	9	0.6%
Arson	contact-related	4	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.2%
Abduction	contact	1	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.1%
Bank Robbery	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%

Siyabuswa Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Siyabuswa Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Siyabuswa Safe?

No, Siyabuswa has high crime levels.

Siyabuswa scores 36/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Siyabuswa is 3,099 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Siyabuswa, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+1%

Above average

Year-on-Year

-8.6%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

19% of all crime

Rank in Nkangala (Witbank)

18/23

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Siyabuswa

In 2025, Siyabuswa recorded 1,606 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Siyabuswa is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 299 reported cases (18.6% of all crime in Siyabuswa), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 268 cases (16.7%) and Common assault at 219 cases (13.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Siyabuswa has decreased by 8.6%, a positive sign for the Siyabuswa community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Siyabuswa?

The most reported crimes in Siyabuswa are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (299 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (268 cases), Common assault (219 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Siyabuswa compare to other areas in Nkangala (Witbank)?

Siyabuswa has a crime rate of 3,099 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Nkangala (Witbank), Laersdrift is safer with a rate of 158 per 100k.

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