Mamelodi vs Soshanguve: Crime Comparison
SAPS data for Apr–Jun 2026
Mamelodi had 271 fewer reported crimes than Soshanguve in Apr–Jun 2026 (721 vs 992 — 27% fewer than Soshanguve).
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
All theft not mentioned elsewhere (175)
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 recorded fewer crimes than a year earlier, while Mamelodi recorded more
- Most reported crime in Mamelodi: Common assault · In Soshanguve: All theft not mentioned elsewhere
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 in Apr–Jun 2026 (721 vs 992 — 27% fewer than Soshanguve). 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 in Apr–Jun 2026, 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.