Nkangala Crime Insights
What the data reveals for 23 precincts in Nkangala
District Overview
The big picture for Nkangala
Nkangala has 23 police precincts reporting a combined 7,690 crimes in Apr–Jun 2026. Of these, 12 precincts are improving, 7 are worsening, and 4 are stable.
7.7k
Total crimes
12
Improving
7
Worsening
4
Stable
District total change
-6.4%
vs Apr–Jun 2025
Province total change
-2.7%
Mpumalanga, vs Apr–Jun 2025
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. 23 precincts in Nkangala.
Top Improvers & Worseners
Which precincts in Nkangala are moving the most?
Of 23 precincts, 12 saw crime decrease and 7 saw crime increase vs Apr–Jun 2025. Here are the most significant movers.
Ranked among precincts with at least 50 crimes a year earlier, leaving out stations next to one that opened in the last two years (their change may be a boundary change).
Biggest increases
Five-year trajectories
| Precinct | Change since 2018/19 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Blinkpan | -54.4% | improved |
| Witbank | -44.9% | improved |
| Mhluzi | -40.1% | improved |
| Dullstroom | -35.2% | improved |
| Kwaggafontein | -34.1% | improved |
| Sundra | -32.0% | improved |
| Ogies | -29.2% | improved |
| Waterval Boven | -25.7% | improved |
| Hendrina | -24.9% | improved |
| Vaalbank | -24.4% | improved |
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics. Change: Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. Five-year change compares 2018/19 with the latest complete year; stations that opened since, or lost area when a neighbouring station opened, show none.
Precinct Rankings
All 23 precincts ranked by total crime
From the quietest to the busiest — every precinct in Nkangala ranked by total reported crime for the latest period.
| # | Precinct | Total | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laersdrift | 24 | ↓ 30 → 24 |
| 2 | Machadodorp | 60 | ↓ 14.3% |
| 3 | Blinkpan | 62 | → 1.6% |
| 4 | Dullstroom | 68 | ↑ 28.3% |
| 5 | Waterval Boven | 77 | ↑ 18.5% |
| 6 | Ogies | 83 | ↓ 26.5% |
| 7 | Sundra | 124 | ↑ 2.5% |
| 8 | Verena | 127 | ↓ 8.6% |
| 9 | Vaalbank | 161 | ↑ 3.9% |
| 10 | Tweefontein | 189 | ↓ 12.1% |
| 11 | Hendrina | 193 | ↑ 4.9% |
| 12 | Phola | 198 | → 2% |
| 13 | Belfast | 212 | ↓ 5.8% |
| 14 | Kwaggafontein | 247 | ↓ 18.8% |
| 15 | Mmametlake | 257 | ↓ 11.1% |
| 16 | Kriel | 276 | ↑ 9.5% |
| 17 | Mhluzi | 357 | ↑ 4.7% |
| 18 | Siyabuswa | 515 | → 1.3% |
| 19 | Delmas | 569 | ↓ 7% |
| 20 | Kwamhlanga | 634 | ↓ 15.7% |
| 21 | Vosman | 925 | ↓ 12.1% |
| 22 | Middelburg Mpumalang | 1,070 | ↓ 11.9% |
| 23 | Witbank | 1,262 | → 1.4% |
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. Ranked by total reported crimes.
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Data Sources & Methodology
- Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, publicly available at saps.gov.za
- Analysis covers 23 precincts in Nkangala, Mpumalanga
- Change compares Apr–Jun 2026 with Apr–Jun 2025
- SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Under-reporting varies by area and crime type. How much crime goes unreported? →
- This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
- Full methodology →