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Ngodwana Crime Statistics

Ngodwana Precinct |Ehlanzeni
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year 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 33.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 129 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 54.3% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (23 cases). Theft from vehicle saw the biggest decrease (-23). 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

129

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 33.5%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 54.3%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Ngodwana precinct area (covering Ngodwana) dropped 33.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025. Total crime is very low at 129 reported crimes — large percentage swings are common at low volumes.
Total crime: 77% below provincial median
Contact crime: 74% below provincial median
Property crime: 85% below 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

0

↓ 100% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

52

↓ 30.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

20

↓ 56.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

57

↓ 21.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Ngodwana precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		23
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		16
Commercial crime		16
Common assault		15
Residential burglary		9
Culpable homicide		9
Business burglary		7
Malicious damage		7
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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%

Dientjie

133 crimes ↓ 26.9%
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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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