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Mmametlake Crime Statistics

Nkangala|1 suburb
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Mmametlake increased 4.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 780 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 20.5% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (124 cases). Common assault saw the biggest increase (+35). 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

780

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 4.5%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 20.5%

above 2018-2019

Crime in Mmametlake rose 4.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Mmametlake precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault
124
Common assault
113
Stock-theft
104
Residential burglary
95
Business burglary
67
Malicious damage
60
Aggravated robbery
58
Rape
27
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Serious assault124111+13
Common assault11378+35
Stock-theft10496+8
Residential burglary9591+4
Business burglary6756+11
Malicious damage6065-5
Aggravated robbery5872-14
Rape2723+4
Common robbery18180
Robbery at non-residential premises1820-2
Robbery at residential premises1730-13
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs140+14
Shoplifting11110
Theft from vehicle1113-2
Murder73+4
Sexual assault63+3
Culpable homicide56-1
Kidnapping47-3
Attempted murder37-4
Crimen injuria32+1
Drug-related crime310-7
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition330
Vehicle theft313-10
Attempted sexual offences21+1
Carjacking25-3
Neglect and ill-treatment of children21+1
Abduction000
Arson01-1
Bank robbery000
Contact sexual offences000
Public violence000
Robbery of cash in transit000
Truck hijacking000
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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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