Mamelodi vs Soshanguve: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Mamelodi had 1,043 fewer reported crimes than Soshanguve (1,989 vs 3,032 — 34% difference).
Mamelodi
Mamelodi precinct
Total crimes
1,989
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↑ 3.2% more crimes
Crime split
957 violent · 235 property · 797 other
12 murders
Most reported crime
Common assault (468)
Soshanguve
Soshanguve precinct
Total crimes
3,032
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
→ Stable
Crime split
1,393 violent · 558 property · 1,081 other
24 murders
Most reported crime
Common assault (538)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Mamelodi had 1,043 fewer reported crimes (1,989 vs 3,032)
- 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 1,043 fewer reported crimes than Soshanguve (1,989 vs 3,032 — 34% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Mamelodi vs Soshanguve?
Mamelodi (Mamelodi precinct) reported 1,989 serious crimes, while Soshanguve (Soshanguve precinct) reported 3,032 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.