Middelburg vs Witbank: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Middelburg had 521 fewer reported crimes than Witbank (2,405 vs 2,926 — 18% difference).
Middelburg
Middelburg Mpumalang precinct
Total crimes
2,405
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 13.8% fewer crimes
Crime split
709 violent · 813 property · 883 other
12 murders
Most reported crime
Residential burglary (304)
Witbank
Witbank precinct
Total crimes
2,926
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 9% fewer crimes
Crime split
1,108 violent · 957 property · 861 other
31 murders
Most reported crime
Theft from vehicle (424)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Middelburg had 521 fewer reported crimes (2,405 vs 2,926)
- Most reported crime in Middelburg: Residential burglary · In Witbank: Theft from vehicle
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Middelburg safer than Witbank?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Middelburg had 521 fewer reported crimes than Witbank (2,405 vs 2,926 — 18% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Middelburg vs Witbank?
Middelburg (Middelburg Mpumalang precinct) reported 2,405 serious crimes, while Witbank (Witbank precinct) reported 2,926 serious crimes. Note: these are precinct-level figures from SAPS, not suburb-specific counts.
Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics. Methodology · Disclaimer
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.