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Masoyi Crime Statistics

Ehlanzeni|1 suburb
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Masoyi decreased 6.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,823 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 1.7% in line with its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (340 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+61). 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

1,823

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 6.9%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

→ 1.7%

in line with 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Masoyi decreased 6.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Masoyi precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault
340
Common assault
191
Aggravated robbery
189
Residential burglary
170
Malicious damage
136
Drug-related crime
110
All theft not mentioned elsewhere
109
Rape
88
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Serious assault340382-42
Common assault191220-29
Aggravated robbery189248-59
Residential burglary170168+2
Malicious damage136160-24
Drug-related crime11085+25
All theft not mentioned elsewhere109127-18
Rape88116-28
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs7312+61
Attempted murder6779-12
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition5754+3
Commercial crime5552+3
Business burglary5057-7
Murder4657-11
Theft from vehicle2918+11
Common robbery2437-13
Kidnapping2419+5
Vehicle theft1611+5
Sexual assault134+9
Shoplifting119+2
Culpable homicide812-4
Stock-theft716-9
Neglect and ill-treatment of children52+3
Arson25-3
Attempted sexual offences13-2
Contact sexual offences12-1
Crimen injuria12-1
Abduction01-1
Public violence000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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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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