Safest Cities in Mpumalanga

Top 100 cities ranked by safest cities

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All Countries · South Africa · Mpumalanga

Safest Cities — Mpumalanga

1 Emalahleni 43.7 per 1K

2 Middelburg 43.7 per 1K

3 eMbalenhle 43.7 per 1K

4 Somaroboro 43.7 per 1K

5 Mbombela 43.7 per 1K

6 Standerton 43.7 per 1K

7 Ermelo 43.7 per 1K

8 Delmas 43.7 per 1K

9 Piet Retief 43.7 per 1K

10 Bethal 43.7 per 1K

11 Barberton 43.7 per 1K

12 Kwaggafontein 43.7 per 1K

13 Trichardt 43.7 per 1K

14 Lydenburg 43.7 per 1K

15 Matsulu 43.7 per 1K

16 Balfour 43.7 per 1K

17 Siyabuswa 43.7 per 1K

18 Volksrust 43.7 per 1K

19 Mkhuhlu 43.7 per 1K

20 Leslie 43.7 per 1K

21 Phola 43.7 per 1K

22 Lukwatini 43.7 per 1K

23 Calcutta 43.7 per 1K

24 Lebohang 43.7 per 1K

25 Nhlazatje 43.7 per 1K

26 Driefontein 43.7 per 1K

27 Hendrina 43.7 per 1K

28 White River 43.7 per 1K

29 Kamaqhekeza 43.7 per 1K

30 Schoemansdal 43.7 per 1K

31 Redhill 43.7 per 1K

32 Moloto South 43.7 per 1K

33 Hlanganani 43.7 per 1K

34 Komatipoort 43.7 per 1K

35 Secunda 43.7 per 1K

36 Mafemani 43.7 per 1K

37 Carolina 43.7 per 1K

38 Belfast 43.7 per 1K

39 Vaalbank 43.7 per 1K

40 Sabie 43.7 per 1K

41 Driekoppies 43.7 per 1K

42 Kinross 43.7 per 1K

43 Kriel 43.7 per 1K

44 Tekwane 43.7 per 1K

45 Breyten 43.7 per 1K

46 Thubelihle 43.7 per 1K

47 Daggakraal 43.7 per 1K

48 Fernie 43.7 per 1K

49 Empuluzu 43.7 per 1K

50 Amersfoort 43.7 per 1K

51 Thulamahashe 43.7 per 1K

52 Xikhusese 43.7 per 1K

53 Maboke 43.7 per 1K

54 Tjakastad 43.7 per 1K

55 Bolla-Tau 43.7 per 1K

56 Allemansdrif 43.7 per 1K

57 Embhojeni 43.7 per 1K

58 Evander 43.7 per 1K

59 Oakley 43.7 per 1K

60 Emtfuntini 43.7 per 1K

61 Machadodorp 43.7 per 1K

62 Buyisonto 43.7 per 1K

63 Motetema 43.7 per 1K

64 Leeuwfontein-C 43.7 per 1K

65 Khokhamoya 43.7 per 1K

66 Mmametlhake 43.7 per 1K

67 Mhlambanyatsi 43.7 per 1K

68 Morgenzon 43.7 per 1K

69 Shatale 43.7 per 1K

70 Tsakani 43.7 per 1K

71 Kamalamule 43.7 per 1K

72 Marite 43.7 per 1K

73 Nthrowane 43.7 per 1K

74 eManzana 43.7 per 1K

75 Wakkerstroom 43.7 per 1K

76 Gemsbokspruit 43.7 per 1K

77 eMvelo 43.7 per 1K

78 Kamhlushwa 43.7 per 1K

79 Bosfontein 43.7 per 1K

80 Burgersfort 43.7 per 1K

81 Emgwenya 43.7 per 1K

82 Magogeni 43.7 per 1K

83 Lothair 43.7 per 1K

84 Edinburgh A 43.7 per 1K

85 KwaThandeka 43.7 per 1K

86 Madyembeni 43.7 per 1K

87 Glenmore 43.7 per 1K

88 Maviljan A 43.7 per 1K

89 Madras A 43.7 per 1K

90 Grootvlei 43.7 per 1K

91 Godide 43.7 per 1K

92 Dullstroom 43.7 per 1K

93 eMakhazeni B 43.7 per 1K

94 Perdekop 43.7 per 1K

95 Doornkop 43.7 per 1K

96 Thabakgolo 43.7 per 1K

97 Orinoco A 43.7 per 1K

98 Ngema Tribal Trust 43.7 per 1K

99 Ekulindeni 43.7 per 1K

100 Kumana 43.7 per 1K

The safest cities in Mpumalanga have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Emalahleni leads with just 43.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents.

Low crime rates are associated with multiple factors including strong community bonds, well-funded police departments, economic stability, and high levels of education and employment. These cities often have active neighborhood watch programs and community policing initiatives.

Safety is consistently ranked as one of the top priorities for families choosing where to live. The cities on this list demonstrate that low crime and high quality of life often go hand in hand with strong economic conditions and community engagement.

Did You Know?

1. Emalahleni has just 43.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents — well below the national average of about 4.0.
2. The safest cities tend to have strong economies, high education levels, and active community engagement programs.
3. Property crime rates in these cities are typically low as well, with most ranking below the national average across all crime categories.

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