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Maleboho Crime Statistics

Capricorn|1 suburb
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Maleboho increased 22.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 303 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 29.5% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (55 cases). Business burglary saw the biggest increase (+15). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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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

Low

in Limpopo

Reported crimes

303

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 22.1%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 29.5%

above 2018-2019

Crime in Maleboho rose 22.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Maleboho precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault
55
Business burglary
31
Malicious damage
31
Drug-related crime
30
Common assault
28
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
25
Rape
24
Stock-theft
21
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Serious assault5552+3
Business burglary3116+15
Malicious damage3123+8
Drug-related crime3016+14
Common assault2823+5
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs2521+4
Rape2419+5
Stock-theft2116+5
Residential burglary1015-5
Aggravated robbery810-2
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition69-3
Common robbery51+4
Robbery at non-residential premises57-2
Murder42+2
Sexual assault440
Attempted murder330
Arson220
Carjacking21+1
Crimen injuria220
Culpable homicide20+2
Vehicle theft20+2
Contact sexual offences10+1
Kidnapping10+1
Shoplifting10+1
Abduction000
Attempted sexual offences03-3
Bank robbery000
Neglect and ill-treatment of children000
Public violence000
Robbery at residential premises01-1
Robbery of cash in transit000
Theft from vehicle02-2
Truck hijacking000
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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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