Verena Crime Statistics

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

B79/100

Safe

Total Crimes

387

-12.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

747

per 100k

Safety Score

79/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

69,086

Crime Breakdown — Verena (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	85	22.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	76	19.6%
Common assault	contact	73	18.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	47	12.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	29	7.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	23	5.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	19	4.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	17	4.4%
Stock Theft	property	16	4.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	15	3.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	13	3.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	13	3.4%
Rape	contact	12	3.1%
Attempted murder	contact	11	2.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	11	2.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	8	2.1%
Shoplifting	other-serious	8	2.1%
Arson	contact-related	7	1.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	7	1.8%
Carjacking	contact	5	1.3%
Common robbery	contact	5	1.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	5	1.3%
Kidnapping	contact	4	1.0%
Murder	contact	3	0.8%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.3%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Verena Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Verena Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Verena Safe?

Yes, Verena is relatively safe.

Verena scores 79/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 747 per 100,000 people, Verena sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Verena can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-76%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-12.2%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

22% of all crime

Rank in Nkangala (Witbank)

8/23

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Verena

In 2025, Verena recorded 387 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Verena is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 85 reported cases (22.0% of all crime in Verena), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 76 cases (19.6%) and Common assault at 73 cases (18.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Verena has decreased by 12.2%, a positive sign for the Verena community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Verena?

The most reported crimes in Verena are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (85 cases), Burglary at residential premises (76 cases), Common assault (73 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Verena has a crime rate of 747 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Nkangala (Witbank), Laersdrift is safer with a rate of 158 per 100k.

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