Evander Crime Statistics
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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
Moderate
in Mpumalanga · Low nationally
Reported crimes
311
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 7.2%
fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 32.2%
below 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Common assault dropped significantly (-23) while Drug-related crime increased (+12).
Crime trend by year
Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Residential burglary | 75 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 34 |
| Drug-related crime | 32 |
| Common assault | 26 |
| Theft from vehicle | 24 |
| Serious assault | 18 |
| Business burglary | 18 |
| Aggravated robbery | 18 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential burglary | 75 | 65 | +10 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 34 | 42 | -8 |
| Drug-related crime | 32 | 20 | +12 |
| Common assault | 26 | 49 | -23 |
| Theft from vehicle | 24 | 18 | +6 |
| Serious assault | 18 | 13 | +5 |
| Business burglary | 18 | 21 | -3 |
| Aggravated robbery | 18 | 16 | +2 |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 26 | -14 |
| Malicious damage | 10 | 7 | +3 |
| Rape | 7 | 10 | -3 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 7 | 4 | +3 |
| Sexual assault | 5 | 2 | +3 |
| Crimen injuria | 4 | 0 | +4 |
| Vehicle theft | 4 | 6 | -2 |
| Carjacking | 3 | 0 | +3 |
| Culpable homicide | 3 | 9 | -6 |
| Kidnapping | 3 | 1 | +2 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 3 | 7 | -4 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Attempted murder | 1 | 7 | -6 |
| Contact sexual offences | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Murder | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Common robbery | 0 | 4 | -4 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stock-theft | 0 | 4 | -4 |
| Truck hijacking | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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