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Mabopane Precinct

Tshwane|0 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Mabopane decreased 12.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 3,531 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 4.9% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (494 cases). Aggravated robbery saw the biggest decrease (-134). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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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

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Crime volume

Moderate

in Gauteng · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

3,531

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 12.8%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 4.9%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Mabopane dropped 12.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Mabopane precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault		494
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		435
Aggravated robbery		399
Drug-related crime		330
Residential burglary		326
Serious assault		306
Commercial crime		231
Malicious damage		206
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Common assault494574-80
All theft not mentioned elsewhere435547-112
Aggravated robbery399533-134
Drug-related crime330421-91
Residential burglary326309+17
Serious assault306332-26
Commercial crime231234-3
Malicious damage206244-38
Theft from vehicle130115+15
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs8963+26
Business burglary8673+13
Common robbery7896-18
Kidnapping76118-42
Crimen injuria7366+7
Shoplifting5865-7
Rape5761-4
Attempted murder4865-17
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition3735+2
Vehicle theft2331-8
Murder1629-13
Sexual assault1217-5
Culpable homicide59-4
Stock-theft43+1
Attempted sexual offences30+3
Arson24-2
Public violence220
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action21+1
Abduction110
Contact sexual offences110
Neglect and ill-treatment of children12-1
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Other precincts in Tshwane

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Dube

314 crimes ↑ 15.4%

Welbekend

728 crimes ↑ 2.4%

Laudium

778 crimes ↑ 6.1%

Erasmia

900 crimes ↑ 4.8%

Kameeldrift

944 crimes ↓ 21.9%

Ekangala

953 crimes ↓ 13.1%
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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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