Senwabarwana 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
High
in Limpopo
Reported crimes
875
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↑ 2.5%
more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 8.5%
above 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Rape dropped significantly (-30) while Drug-related crime increased (+25).
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 | 168 |
| Serious assault | 120 |
| Malicious damage | 67 |
| Stock-theft | 67 |
| Common assault | 65 |
| Residential burglary | 60 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 49 |
| Aggravated robbery | 49 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 168 | 143 | +25 |
| Serious assault | 120 | 125 | -5 |
| Malicious damage | 67 | 65 | +2 |
| Stock-theft | 67 | 59 | +8 |
| Common assault | 65 | 53 | +12 |
| Residential burglary | 60 | 79 | -19 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 49 | 48 | +1 |
| Aggravated robbery | 49 | 60 | -11 |
| Shoplifting | 40 | 24 | +16 |
| Rape | 31 | 61 | -30 |
| Business burglary | 27 | 32 | -5 |
| Common robbery | 27 | 16 | +11 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 19 | 25 | -6 |
| Theft from vehicle | 15 | 13 | +2 |
| Attempted murder | 14 | 8 | +6 |
| Murder | 14 | 4 | +10 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 10 | 7 | +3 |
| Crimen injuria | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 6 | 3 | +3 |
| Kidnapping | 6 | 1 | +5 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 5 | 1 | +4 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 2 | 3 | -1 |
| Vehicle theft | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Carjacking | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Culpable homicide | 1 | 9 | -8 |
| Public violence | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 4 | -3 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 3 | -3 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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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