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Ekulindeni Crime Statistics

3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Ekulindeni falls within the Ekulindeni police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics.
Ekulindeni is a suburb in Gert Sibande, Mpumalanga. Crime in the Ekulindeni precinct area (covering Ekulindeni) increased 2.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 56 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 25.3% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (18 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+11). 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

56

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 2.7%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 25.3%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Ekulindeni precinct area (covering Ekulindeni) rose 2.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024.
Total crime: 85% below provincial median
Contact crime: 83% below provincial median
Property crime: 92% 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

3

Violent crime

25

↓ 7.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

9

↓ 18.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

22

↑ 29.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Ekulindeni precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime
18
Serious assault
15
Residential burglary
5
Stock-theft
4
Murder
3
Attempted murder
2
Malicious damage
2
Rape
2
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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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