Mohlakeng Crime Statistics
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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
Crime volume
Moderate
in Gauteng · Very High nationally
Reported crimes
2,066
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
→ 1.8%
no change vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Serious assault dropped significantly (-45) while Residential burglary increased (+44).
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 | 364 |
| Serious assault | 341 |
| Aggravated robbery | 250 |
| Malicious damage | 216 |
| Residential burglary | 186 |
| Drug-related crime | 80 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 78 |
| Rape | 58 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common assault | 364 | 385 | -21 |
| Serious assault | 341 | 386 | -45 |
| Aggravated robbery | 250 | 223 | +27 |
| Malicious damage | 216 | 243 | -27 |
| Residential burglary | 186 | 142 | +44 |
| Drug-related crime | 80 | 86 | -6 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 78 | 83 | -5 |
| Rape | 58 | 41 | +17 |
| Theft from vehicle | 58 | 54 | +4 |
| Common robbery | 49 | 62 | -13 |
| Kidnapping | 49 | 53 | -4 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 45 | 45 | 0 |
| Attempted murder | 42 | 27 | +15 |
| Shoplifting | 42 | 43 | -1 |
| Vehicle theft | 38 | 35 | +3 |
| Murder | 33 | 22 | +11 |
| Business burglary | 31 | 24 | +7 |
| Carjacking | 27 | 45 | -18 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 27 | 32 | -5 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 14 | 28 | -14 |
| Culpable homicide | 9 | 13 | -4 |
| Truck hijacking | 7 | 5 | +2 |
| Arson | 6 | 3 | +3 |
| Sexual assault | 6 | 8 | -2 |
| Stock-theft | 4 | 11 | -7 |
| Crimen injuria | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Public violence | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 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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