Mamelodi East crime climbs
Following the release of third-quarter crime statistics, residents are encouraged to lock gates, fix damaged doors and remain vigilant. Winter patrols and awareness campaigns are planned to address ongoing crime concerns.
Mamelodi East police station is ranked sixth for robbery at residential premises, according to the third-quarter crime statistics released by the national police commissioner, General Fanie Masemola.
Masemola announced the country’s crime numbers for the third quarter of 2025/26, from October to December, on February 20.
Robbery at residential premises spiked 60%. The count for Mamelodi East increased by 20, but declined in Mamelodi West police by three reported cases.
Carjacking continues to remain a serious concern, as the statistics revealed an alarming increase of 39.0%, with 23 cases reported in Mamelodi East, but a decrease of 6 cases reported to Mamelodi West police.
Property-related crime is very frequent in Mamelodi East, with 40 cases reported, but Mamelodi West shows a decrease of 20 cases.
The stats also reveal that Mamelodi East is ranked ninth in sexual assault cases and 17th in community-reported serious crimes countrywide.
The statistics reveal that driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs increased by 20 cases in Mamelodi East and by 13 in Mamelodi West.
Property-related crime is very alarming in Mamelodi East, with a 31.5% increase, while Mamelodi West reported an 8.5% increase.
Eddie Mnguni from Mamelodi CPF said they held a Sector Crime Forum meeting at Sindawonye Primary School on Wednesday, about crime in different Mamelodi wards, and how they can fight this as different communities.
Mnguni said Mamelodi residents must always put their safety first, especially at their homes.
“We must always make sure our doors and gates are locked at all times, and windows closed for safety, especially for our elderly people,” said Mnguni.
Elderly people are vulnerable because they are often home alone, and any broken doors need to be fixed.
“We need to start awareness campaigns about alcohol abuse because it is the main cause of GBV in Mamelodi,” he said.
He added that winter is around the corner, and the CPF will start the winter safety programme, and the community members of Mamelodi, Nellmapius, and Eersterust need to start patrolling in groups.
He pleaded with the Tshwane metro to fix the streetlights, because the streets are dark at night, increasing the possibility of crime.
Masemola said, “As the management of the SAPS, we remain steadfast in our commitment to stabilise and reduce serious and violent crime across the country, and the positive downward trend observed in 15 of the 17 crime categories bears testimony to this.
“While crime numbers remain high, it is quite encouraging that we are seeing a drop in the number of murders, rapes, and sexual offences reported.”
Masemola further encouraged the men and women in blue to remain disciplined, professional, and focused.
The police should remain loyal to their oath of office and serve and protect the people of South Africa with integrity and courage.
Masemola closed by saying that the police’s mandate is clear: to prevent, combat, and investigate crime; to maintain public order; to protect and secure the inhabitants of this country and their property; and to uphold and enforce the law.
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