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
3,140
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
→ 1.7%
no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Serious assault dropped significantly (-56) while Residential burglary increased (+57).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Common assault | 500 |
| Serious assault | 443 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 424 |
| Aggravated robbery | 304 |
| Malicious damage | 295 |
| Residential burglary | 254 |
| Commercial crime | 119 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 108 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common assault | 500 | 506 | -6 |
| Serious assault | 443 | 499 | -56 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 424 | 399 | +25 |
| Aggravated robbery | 304 | 305 | -1 |
| Malicious damage | 295 | 319 | -24 |
| Residential burglary | 254 | 197 | +57 |
| Commercial crime | 119 | 77 | +42 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 108 | 104 | +4 |
| Drug-related crime | 101 | 103 | -2 |
| Theft from vehicle | 79 | 73 | +6 |
| Rape | 74 | 54 | +20 |
| Kidnapping | 66 | 71 | -5 |
| Common robbery | 65 | 88 | -23 |
| Shoplifting | 54 | 54 | 0 |
| Vehicle theft | 52 | 47 | +5 |
| Attempted murder | 46 | 36 | +10 |
| Business burglary | 41 | 35 | +6 |
| Murder | 40 | 39 | +1 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 37 | 35 | +2 |
| Culpable homicide | 10 | 14 | -4 |
| Sexual assault | 8 | 12 | -4 |
| Arson | 7 | 3 | +4 |
| Stock-theft | 5 | 13 | -8 |
| Crimen injuria | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 3 | 1 | +2 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Public violence | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 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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