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Stonehenge Crime Statistics

Nelspruit Precinct |Ehlanzeni
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Stonehenge falls within the Nelspruit police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Nelspruit, Nelsville, Riverside Park, Sonheuwel, West Acres.
Stonehenge is a suburb in Ehlanzeni, Mpumalanga. Crime in the Nelspruit precinct area (covering Stonehenge) 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

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 its pre-COVID level

↓ 29.2%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Nelspruit precinct area (covering Stonehenge) decreased 2.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 742% above provincial median
Contact crime: 444% above provincial median
Property crime: 675% 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

22

↑ 37.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

1,075

↓ 10.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

1,065

↓ 21.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

2,654

↑ 12.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

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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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 Nelspruit police station

6 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

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

NelspruitNelsvilleRiverside ParkSonheuwelWest Acres
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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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