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Emjindini Crime Statistics

Barberton Precinct |Ehlanzeni
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Emjindini falls within the Barberton police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Barberton.
Emjindini is a suburb in Ehlanzeni, Mpumalanga. Crime in the Barberton precinct area (covering Emjindini) increased 4.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,437 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 8.1% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (518 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+101). 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

Crime volume

Very High

in Mpumalanga · High nationally

Reported crimes

2,437

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 4.8%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 8.1%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Barberton precinct area (covering Emjindini) rose 4.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with crime levels already very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 328% above provincial median
Contact crime: 411% above provincial median
Property crime: 107% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

46

↓ 2.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

1,010

↑ 7.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

284

↓ 17.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

1,143

↑ 10.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Barberton precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		518
Serious assault		303
Common assault		263
Aggravated robbery		210
Residential burglary		174
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		174
Commercial crime		152
Malicious damage		105
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Other precincts in Ehlanzeni

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Skukuza

79 crimes → 1.3%

Pilgrim's Rest

86 crimes ↑ 22.9%

Low's Creek

91 crimes ↓ 30.5%

Kaapmuiden

96 crimes ↓ 19.3%

Maartenshoop

127 crimes ↓ 8.6%

Ngodwana

129 crimes ↓ 33.5%
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Other suburbs served by Barberton police station

2 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Emjindini.

Barberton
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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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