Mdantsane Crime Statistics

Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F7/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,642

-1.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

8,670

per 100k

Safety Score

7/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

40,636

Crime Breakdown — Mdantsane (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	592	22.4%
Common assault	contact	484	18.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	420	15.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	404	15.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	267	10.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	261	9.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	232	8.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	160	6.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	117	4.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	109	4.1%
Rape	contact	99	3.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	61	2.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	55	2.1%
Murder	contact	44	1.7%
Common robbery	contact	36	1.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	35	1.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	28	1.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	21	0.8%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	20	0.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	15	0.6%
Carjacking	contact	13	0.5%
Attempted murder	contact	9	0.3%
Kidnapping	contact	8	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	8	0.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	7	0.3%
Arson	contact-related	5	0.2%
Stock Theft	property	5	0.2%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Mdantsane Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Mdantsane Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Mdantsane Safe?

No, Mdantsane has high crime levels.

Mdantsane scores 7/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Mdantsane is 8,670 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Mdantsane, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+183%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-1.7%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

22% of all crime

Rank in East London

19/22

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Mdantsane

In 2025, Mdantsane recorded 2,642 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Mdantsane is Drug-Related Crime with 592 reported cases (22.4% of all crime in Mdantsane), followed by Common assault at 484 cases (18.3%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 420 cases (15.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Mdantsane has decreased by 1.7%, a positive sign for the Mdantsane community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Mdantsane?

The most reported crimes in Mdantsane are Drug-Related Crime (592 cases), Common assault (484 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (420 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Mdantsane compare to other areas in East London?

Mdantsane has a crime rate of 8,670 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in East London, Berlin is safer with a rate of 0 per 100k.

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