Tweefontein Crime Statistics
See how Tweefontein compares to other Mpumalanga precincts vs Apr–Dec 2024 →
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 · Moderate nationally
Reported crimes
595
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 8.7%
fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 18.6%
below 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Residential burglary dropped significantly (-32) while Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs increased (+56).
Crime trend by year
Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 117 |
| Residential burglary | 85 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 70 |
| Aggravated robbery | 48 |
| Malicious damage | 40 |
| Business burglary | 33 |
| Stock-theft | 33 |
| Common assault | 31 |
View full crime breakdown table
| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 117 | 144 | -27 |
| Residential burglary | 85 | 117 | -32 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 70 | 14 | +56 |
| Aggravated robbery | 48 | 60 | -12 |
| Malicious damage | 40 | 49 | -9 |
| Business burglary | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| Stock-theft | 33 | 31 | +2 |
| Common assault | 31 | 29 | +2 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 19 | 21 | -2 |
| Rape | 16 | 27 | -11 |
| Common robbery | 13 | 14 | -1 |
| Kidnapping | 11 | 9 | +2 |
| Carjacking | 10 | 11 | -1 |
| Vehicle theft | 10 | 8 | +2 |
| Theft from vehicle | 10 | 20 | -10 |
| Culpable homicide | 9 | 6 | +3 |
| Drug-related crime | 9 | 17 | -8 |
| Attempted murder | 7 | 4 | +3 |
| Murder | 7 | 14 | -7 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 5 | 12 | -7 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 4 | 2 | +2 |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1 | +3 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Public violence | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Truck hijacking | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crimen injuria | 0 | 4 | -4 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Compare with nearby areas
Other precincts in Nkangala
Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about crime in Tweefontein
Check another area
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
- Full methodology →