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Nelspruit Precinct

Ehlanzeni|6 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Nelspruit decreased 2.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 4,794 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 29.2% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Commercial crime (1033 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+331). 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

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All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.

NelspruitNelsvilleRiverside ParkSonheuwelStonehengeWest Acres

Crime volume

Very High

in Mpumalanga

Reported crimes

4,794

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 2.5%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 29.2%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Nelspruit decreased 2.5% 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 Nelspruit precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Commercial crime		1,033
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		715
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		443
Theft from vehicle		432
Residential burglary		412
Common assault		320
Aggravated robbery		296
Serious assault		238
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Commercial crime1,033973+60
All theft not mentioned elsewhere715793-78
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs443112+331
Theft from vehicle432619-187
Residential burglary412469-57
Common assault320354-34
Aggravated robbery296357-61
Serious assault238241-3
Shoplifting137152-15
Business burglary135199-64
Malicious damage124139-15
Common robbery103144-41
Vehicle theft8471+13
Drug-related crime8065+15
Rape5755+2
Culpable homicide5545+10
Kidnapping2713+14
Attempted murder2220+2
Murder2216+6
Crimen injuria18180
Sexual assault1714+3
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition1637-21
Attempted sexual offences220
Neglect and ill-treatment of children220
Stock-theft220
Arson110
Contact sexual offences13-2
Abduction000
Public violence02-2
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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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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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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