Magatle Crime Statistics
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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
Moderate
in Limpopo · Low nationally
Reported crimes
355
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↑ 7.7%
more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 48.7%
below 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Aggravated robbery dropped significantly (-15) while Rape increased (+22).
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 |
|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 63 |
| Serious assault | 46 |
| Residential burglary | 37 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 34 |
| Rape | 34 |
| Business burglary | 28 |
| Stock-theft | 24 |
| Malicious damage | 23 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 63 | 44 | +19 |
| Serious assault | 46 | 48 | -2 |
| Residential burglary | 37 | 34 | +3 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 34 | 27 | +7 |
| Rape | 34 | 12 | +22 |
| Business burglary | 28 | 26 | +2 |
| Stock-theft | 24 | 25 | -1 |
| Malicious damage | 23 | 17 | +6 |
| Common assault | 15 | 16 | -1 |
| Aggravated robbery | 13 | 28 | -15 |
| Common robbery | 7 | 1 | +6 |
| Murder | 7 | 3 | +4 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 6 | 15 | -9 |
| Culpable homicide | 4 | 5 | -1 |
| Arson | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Crimen injuria | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 2 | 4 | -2 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 2 | 5 | -3 |
| Attempted murder | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Carjacking | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| Theft from vehicle | 1 | 5 | -4 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kidnapping | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle theft | 0 | 3 | -3 |
| Truck hijacking | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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