Mabopane Precinct
How much crime was reported in the Mabopane precinct?
The Mabopane SAPS precinct recorded 3,531 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, down 12.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
Whole-precinct figures, reported crime only, raw counts. Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics (saps.gov.za), Apr 2025–Mar 2026.
What this data can't tell you
- Exactly where in the precinct crimes happened. SAPS reports crime per police precinct. These figures cover the whole Mabopane precinct area.
- Crime that was never reported. SAPS counts crimes reported to the police. Not all crime is reported, so actual incidence is higher. Reporting rates also vary by area and crime type, so there is no reliable way to correct for it. How we handle this →
- How crime compares per resident. These are raw counts with no population adjustment. Precincts serving more people naturally record more crimes. The trend over time, which compares this precinct against its own history, is the more reliable signal.
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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
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Aggravated robbery dropped significantly (-134) while Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs increased (+26).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Common assault | 494 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 435 |
| Aggravated robbery | 399 |
| Carjacking | 87 |
| Truck hijacking | 1 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 96 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 22 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 1 |
| Bank robbery | 0 |
| Components of aggravated robbery above, already counted in that total. Not additional crimes. | |
| Drug-related crime | 330 |
| Residential burglary | 326 |
| Serious assault | 306 |
| Commercial crime | 231 |
| Malicious damage | 206 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common assault | 494 | 574 | -80 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 435 | 547 | -112 |
| Aggravated robbery | 399 | 533 | -134 |
| Carjacking | 87 | 112 | -25 |
| Truck hijacking | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 96 | 118 | -22 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 22 | 40 | -18 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Components of aggravated robbery above, already counted in that total. Not additional crimes. SAPS reports these both individually and within the aggravated-robbery figure. | |||
| Drug-related crime | 330 | 421 | -91 |
| Residential burglary | 326 | 309 | +17 |
| Serious assault | 306 | 332 | -26 |
| Commercial crime | 231 | 234 | -3 |
| Malicious damage | 206 | 244 | -38 |
| Theft from vehicle | 130 | 115 | +15 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 89 | 63 | +26 |
| Business burglary | 86 | 73 | +13 |
| Common robbery | 78 | 96 | -18 |
| Kidnapping | 76 | 118 | -42 |
| Crimen injuria | 73 | 66 | +7 |
| Shoplifting | 58 | 65 | -7 |
| Rape | 57 | 61 | -4 |
| Attempted murder | 48 | 65 | -17 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 37 | 35 | +2 |
| Vehicle theft | 23 | 31 | -8 |
| Murder | 16 | 29 | -13 |
| Sexual assault | 12 | 17 | -5 |
| Culpable homicide | 5 | 9 | -4 |
| Stock-theft | 4 | 3 | +1 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 3 | 0 | +3 |
| Arson | 2 | 4 | -2 |
| Public violence | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Abduction | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 1 | 2 | -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. How much crime goes unreported? →
- 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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