Mfuleni Precinct
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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
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Crime volume
Very High
in Western Cape
Reported crimes
6,785
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↑ 9.1%
more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 31.7%
above 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs dropped significantly (-61) while Drug-related crime increased (+177).
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 |
|---|---|
| Common assault | 1,369 |
| Drug-related crime | 1,121 |
| Aggravated robbery | 913 |
| Malicious damage | 706 |
| Serious assault | 463 |
| Residential burglary | 404 |
| Murder | 231 |
| Common robbery | 198 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common assault | 1,369 | 1,235 | +134 |
| Drug-related crime | 1,121 | 944 | +177 |
| Aggravated robbery | 913 | 819 | +94 |
| Malicious damage | 706 | 640 | +66 |
| Serious assault | 463 | 514 | -51 |
| Residential burglary | 404 | 303 | +101 |
| Murder | 231 | 189 | +42 |
| Common robbery | 198 | 154 | +44 |
| Crimen injuria | 185 | 128 | +57 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 167 | 228 | -61 |
| Carjacking | 141 | 150 | -9 |
| Rape | 138 | 167 | -29 |
| Theft from vehicle | 121 | 101 | +20 |
| Vehicle theft | 114 | 98 | +16 |
| Attempted murder | 113 | 102 | +11 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 98 | 80 | +18 |
| Kidnapping | 65 | 80 | -15 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 65 | 98 | -33 |
| Business burglary | 35 | 37 | -2 |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 49 | -19 |
| Arson | 26 | 17 | +9 |
| Culpable homicide | 24 | 18 | +6 |
| Sexual assault | 24 | 16 | +8 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 9 | 19 | -10 |
| Public violence | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 6 | 17 | -11 |
| Contact sexual offences | 6 | 1 | +5 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Abduction | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stock-theft | 0 | 4 | -4 |
| Truck hijacking | 0 | 3 | -3 |
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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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