Matsulu Crime Statistics
Ehlanzeni|1 suburb
How much crime was reported in Matsulu?
The Matsulu SAPS precinct recorded 588 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, down 7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
Moderate volume for MpumalangaLow nationally
Largest categories
Whole-precinct figures, reported crime only, raw counts. Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics (saps.gov.za), Apr 2025–Mar 2026.
What this data can't tell you
- Exactly where in the precinct crimes happened. SAPS reports crime per police precinct. These figures cover the whole Matsulu precinct area.
- Crime that was never reported. SAPS counts crimes reported to the police. Not all crime is reported, so actual incidence is higher. Reporting rates also vary by area and crime type, so there is no reliable way to correct for it. How we handle this →
- How crime compares per resident. These are raw counts with no population adjustment. Precincts serving more people naturally record more crimes. The trend over time, which compares this precinct against its own history, is the more reliable signal.
See how Matsulu compares to other Mpumalanga precincts vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 → Crime by precinct in Ehlanzeni →
Crime volume
Moderate
in Mpumalanga · Low nationally
Reported crimes
588
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↓ 7%
fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 41.5%
below 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
Crime in Matsulu dropped 7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Drug-related crime dropped significantly (-18) while Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs increased (+42).
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs+42
Drug-related crime-18
All theft not mentioned elsewhere-16
Residential burglary+15
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Residential burglary | 85 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 78 |
| Serious assault | 66 |
| Common assault | 55 |
| Aggravated robbery | 50 |
| Carjacking | 6 |
| Truck hijacking | 0 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 21 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 8 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 |
| Components of aggravated robbery above, already counted in that total. Not additional crimes. | |
| Rape | 47 |
| Business burglary | 33 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 31 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential burglary | 85 | 70 | +15 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 78 | 36 | +42 |
| Serious assault | 66 | 75 | -9 |
| Common assault | 55 | 70 | -15 |
| Aggravated robbery | 50 | 60 | -10 |
| Carjacking | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Truck hijacking | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 21 | 28 | -7 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Components of aggravated robbery above, already counted in that total. Not additional crimes. SAPS reports these both individually and within the aggravated-robbery figure. | |||
| Rape | 47 | 45 | +2 |
| Business burglary | 33 | 43 | -10 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 31 | 47 | -16 |
| Commercial crime | 28 | 15 | +13 |
| Malicious damage | 27 | 39 | -12 |
| Drug-related crime | 26 | 44 | -18 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 13 | 17 | -4 |
| Theft from vehicle | 12 | 7 | +5 |
| Attempted murder | 7 | 13 | -6 |
| Murder | 7 | 14 | -7 |
| Common robbery | 4 | 3 | +1 |
| Culpable homicide | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 2 | +1 |
| Stock-theft | 3 | 4 | -1 |
| Vehicle theft | 3 | 5 | -2 |
| Kidnapping | 2 | 6 | -4 |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 8 | -6 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Crimen injuria | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Public violence | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Common questions about crime in Matsulu
The Matsulu SAPS precinct recorded 588 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, down 7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025. The largest categories were Residential burglary (85), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (78), Serious assault (66). These are whole-precinct raw counts of reported crime, not adjusted for population.
The Matsulu SAPS precinct recorded 588 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026 — down 7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025. 7 murders were reported. It sits in the "Moderate" crime-volume tier for Mpumalanga precincts. SafeSuburb presents SAPS figures as published — we do not rate precincts safe or unsafe. SAPS reports crime at precinct level, not per suburb, so every suburb in this precinct shares the same data.
The Matsulu SAPS precinct reported 588 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Crime is down 7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
Crime in the Matsulu SAPS precinct has decreased 7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025. The precinct reported 588 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, compared to the same period in the previous financial year.
The most frequently reported crime category in the Matsulu SAPS precinct is Burglary at residential premises.
The Matsulu SAPS precinct covers: Matsulu. All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level, not per suburb.
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Data Sources & Notes
- Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics
- SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Crime reporting rates vary by area. How much crime goes unreported? →
- This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
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