Westenburg 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
Very High
in Limpopo · High nationally
Reported crimes
2,400
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
→ 0.3%
no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 22.8%
below 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Theft from vehicle dropped significantly (-28) while Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs increased (+108).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 431 |
| Aggravated robbery | 214 |
| Commercial crime | 202 |
| Common assault | 197 |
| Serious assault | 173 |
| Residential burglary | 170 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 158 |
| Drug-related crime | 158 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 431 | 447 | -16 |
| Aggravated robbery | 214 | 197 | +17 |
| Commercial crime | 202 | 208 | -6 |
| Common assault | 197 | 202 | -5 |
| Serious assault | 173 | 169 | +4 |
| Residential burglary | 170 | 169 | +1 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 158 | 50 | +108 |
| Drug-related crime | 158 | 109 | +49 |
| Malicious damage | 129 | 138 | -9 |
| Theft from vehicle | 128 | 156 | -28 |
| Business burglary | 89 | 116 | -27 |
| Common robbery | 56 | 50 | +6 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 50 | 39 | +11 |
| Rape | 47 | 71 | -24 |
| Culpable homicide | 39 | 46 | -7 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 29 | 34 | -5 |
| Vehicle theft | 26 | 42 | -16 |
| Murder | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| Stock-theft | 19 | 46 | -27 |
| Attempted murder | 16 | 23 | -7 |
| Crimen injuria | 16 | 24 | -8 |
| Sexual assault | 9 | 16 | -7 |
| Kidnapping | 8 | 16 | -8 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 7 | 2 | +5 |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 2 | +3 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Contact sexual offences | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Abduction | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Public violence | 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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