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Ngodwana Crime Statistics

Ngodwana Precinct |Ehlanzeni
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Ngodwana falls within the Ngodwana police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics.
Ngodwana is a suburb in Ehlanzeni, Mpumalanga. Crime in the Ngodwana precinct area (covering Ngodwana) decreased 37.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 79 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 46.5% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (20 cases). Theft from vehicle saw the biggest decrease (-19). 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 Low

in Mpumalanga

Reported crimes

79

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 37.1%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 46.5%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Ngodwana precinct area (covering Ngodwana) dropped 37.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024. Total crime is very low at 79 reported crimes — large percentage swings are common at low volumes.
Total crime: 78% below provincial median
Contact crime: 73% below provincial median
Property crime: 86% below provincial median

Crime by type

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

Murder

0

↓ 100% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

41

↓ 37.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

15

↓ 57.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

23

↓ 4.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Ngodwana precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		20
Common assault		11
Residential burglary		8
Culpable homicide		8
Business burglary		6
Malicious damage		5
Aggravated robbery		4
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition		3
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Other precincts in Ehlanzeni

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Skukuza

28 crimes ↑ 2.8%

Low's Creek

38 crimes ↓ 51%

Pilgrim's Rest

47 crimes ↓ 16%

Kaapmuiden

63 crimes ↓ 22.2%

Maartenshoop

81 crimes ↓ 9.2%

Dientjie

86 crimes ↓ 28.1%
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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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