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Mhluzi Crime Statistics

Nkangala|1 suburb
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Mhluzi decreased 12% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,520 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 40.1% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (248 cases). Residential burglary saw the biggest decrease (-78). 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

High

in Mpumalanga

Reported crimes

1,520

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 12%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 40.1%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Mhluzi decreased 12% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Mhluzi precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		248
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		187
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		177
Common assault		153
Drug-related crime		152
Residential burglary		97
Malicious damage		97
Aggravated robbery		70
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Serious assault248285-37
All theft not mentioned elsewhere187201-14
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs1771770
Common assault153149+4
Drug-related crime152131+21
Residential burglary97175-78
Malicious damage97136-39
Aggravated robbery7075-5
Theft from vehicle6264-2
Commercial crime5945+14
Vehicle theft4777-30
Business burglary28280
Shoplifting2818+10
Common robbery2533-8
Murder2319+4
Rape2336-13
Attempted murder1118-7
Culpable homicide87+1
Stock-theft818-10
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition63+3
Kidnapping413-9
Arson21+1
Crimen injuria27-5
Sexual assault26-4
Neglect and ill-treatment of children110
Abduction000
Attempted sexual offences02-2
Contact sexual offences02-2
Public violence000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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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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