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Mandela Village Crime Statistics

3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Mandela Village falls within the Hammanskraal police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Hammanskraal, Kanana.
Mandela Village is a suburb in Tshwane, Gauteng. Crime in the Hammanskraal precinct area (covering Mandela Village) decreased 9.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 1,712 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 16.3% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (259 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest decrease (-95). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

See how Hammanskraal compares to other Gauteng precincts vs Apr–Dec 2024 →

About this data

These are raw crime counts from SAPS — not adjusted for population. Areas with more residents will naturally report more crimes. The most reliable indicator is the trend over time, which compares this area against its own history. Learn more

Crime volume

Moderate

in Gauteng · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

1,712

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 9.6%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 16.3%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Hammanskraal precinct area (covering Mandela Village) dropped 9.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024.
Total crime: 13% below provincial median
Contact crime: 3% below provincial median
Property crime: 12% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

10

→ 0% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

775

↓ 10.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

348

↑ 10.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

589

↓ 17.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Hammanskraal precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault
259
Serious assault
245
Residential burglary
199
Malicious damage
152
Shoplifting
141
Aggravated robbery
133
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
98
Drug-related crime
82
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Other suburbs served by Hammanskraal police station

3 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Mandela Village.

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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.
  • 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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