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Machadodorp Crime Statistics

Machadodorp Precinct |Nkangala
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Machadodorp falls within the Machadodorp police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics.
Machadodorp is a suburb in Nkangala, Mpumalanga. Crime in the Machadodorp precinct area (covering Machadodorp) decreased 22.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 155 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 29% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (25 cases). Residential burglary saw the biggest decrease (-20). 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

Low

in Mpumalanga

Reported crimes

155

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 22.8%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 29%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Machadodorp precinct area (covering Machadodorp) dropped 22.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024. Total crime is low at 155 reported crimes — large percentage swings are common at low volumes.
Total crime: 58% below provincial median
Contact crime: 61% below provincial median
Property crime: 53% 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

1

→ 0% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

59

↓ 25.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

50

↓ 34.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

46

→ 0% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Machadodorp precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault		25
Serious assault		20
Malicious damage		17
Residential burglary		16
Stock-theft		16
Business burglary		15
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		13
Culpable homicide		8
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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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