Mamelodi East Precinct
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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
Very High
in Gauteng
Reported crimes
4,246
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
→ 1.2%
no change vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 6.6%
below 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Serious assault dropped significantly (-103) while Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs increased (+56).
Crime trend by year
Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Common assault | 742 |
| Aggravated robbery | 532 |
| Drug-related crime | 516 |
| Serious assault | 449 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 318 |
| Malicious damage | 315 |
| Residential burglary | 224 |
| Carjacking | 188 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common assault | 742 | 755 | -13 |
| Aggravated robbery | 532 | 506 | +26 |
| Drug-related crime | 516 | 532 | -16 |
| Serious assault | 449 | 552 | -103 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 318 | 262 | +56 |
| Malicious damage | 315 | 375 | -60 |
| Residential burglary | 224 | 225 | -1 |
| Carjacking | 188 | 167 | +21 |
| Kidnapping | 118 | 74 | +44 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 111 | 95 | +16 |
| Rape | 94 | 125 | -31 |
| Theft from vehicle | 82 | 60 | +22 |
| Common robbery | 78 | 102 | -24 |
| Shoplifting | 75 | 108 | -33 |
| Vehicle theft | 71 | 58 | +13 |
| Attempted murder | 67 | 45 | +22 |
| Murder | 63 | 58 | +5 |
| Business burglary | 53 | 48 | +5 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 50 | 38 | +12 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 23 | 37 | -14 |
| Culpable homicide | 21 | 18 | +3 |
| Sexual assault | 18 | 21 | -3 |
| Truck hijacking | 11 | 4 | +7 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 9 | 10 | -1 |
| Arson | 7 | 11 | -4 |
| Crimen injuria | 6 | 2 | +4 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Contact sexual offences | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| Public violence | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Abduction | 0 | 3 | -3 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stock-theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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