Mayflower 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
Low
in Mpumalanga
Reported crimes
451
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↓ 3.2%
fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 23%
below 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Serious assault dropped significantly (-25) while Drug-related crime increased (+30).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 152 |
| Serious assault | 58 |
| Stock-theft | 41 |
| Rape | 29 |
| Residential burglary | 23 |
| Business burglary | 22 |
| Malicious damage | 19 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 18 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 152 | 122 | +30 |
| Serious assault | 58 | 83 | -25 |
| Stock-theft | 41 | 31 | +10 |
| Rape | 29 | 26 | +3 |
| Residential burglary | 23 | 36 | -13 |
| Business burglary | 22 | 36 | -14 |
| Malicious damage | 19 | 9 | +10 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 18 | 21 | -3 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 18 | 14 | +4 |
| Common assault | 17 | 24 | -7 |
| Murder | 13 | 10 | +3 |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 10 | +3 |
| Attempted murder | 4 | 3 | +1 |
| Common robbery | 4 | 6 | -2 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 8 | -4 |
| Commercial crime | 3 | 4 | -1 |
| Culpable homicide | 3 | 8 | -5 |
| Kidnapping | 3 | 1 | +2 |
| Aggravated robbery | 3 | 5 | -2 |
| Theft from vehicle | 2 | 3 | -1 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Crimen injuria | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 0 | 4 | -4 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle theft | 0 | 1 | -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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