Mamelodi vs Soshanguve: Crime Comparison
2026-2027 SAPS data
Mamelodi had 271 fewer reported crimes than Soshanguve (721 vs 992 — 27% difference).
Mamelodi
Mamelodi precinct
Total crimes
721
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↑ 4.9% more crimes
Crime split
259 violent · 73 property · 389 other
2 murders
Most reported crime
Common assault (139)
Soshanguve
Soshanguve precinct
Total crimes
992
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↓ 8.6% fewer crimes
Crime split
357 violent · 139 property · 496 other
10 murders
Most reported crime
Common assault (147)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Mamelodi had 271 fewer reported crimes (721 vs 992)
- Soshanguve is improving while Mamelodi is worsening
- Most reported crime in Mamelodi: Common assault · In Soshanguve: Common assault
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mamelodi safer than Soshanguve?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Mamelodi had 271 fewer reported crimes than Soshanguve (721 vs 992 — 27% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Mamelodi vs Soshanguve?
Mamelodi (Mamelodi precinct) reported 721 crimes, while Soshanguve (Soshanguve precinct) reported 992 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.