Phalaborwa vs Tzaneen: Crime Comparison
SAPS data for Apr–Jun 2026
Phalaborwa had 370 fewer reported crimes than Tzaneen in Apr–Jun 2026 (248 vs 618 — 60% fewer than Tzaneen).
Phalaborwa
Phalaborwa precinct
Total crimes
248
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↑ 10.2% more crimes
Crime split
25 violent · 50 property · 173 other
Most reported crime
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action (46)
Tzaneen
Tzaneen precinct
Total crimes
618
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↓ 4.2% fewer crimes
Crime split
131 violent · 90 property · 397 other
1 murder
Most reported crime
Commercial crime (90)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Phalaborwa had 370 fewer reported crimes (248 vs 618)
- Tzaneen recorded fewer crimes than a year earlier, while Phalaborwa recorded more
- Most reported crime in Phalaborwa: Sexual offences detected as a result of police action · In Tzaneen: Commercial crime
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phalaborwa safer than Tzaneen?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Phalaborwa had 370 fewer reported crimes than Tzaneen in Apr–Jun 2026 (248 vs 618 — 60% fewer than Tzaneen). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Phalaborwa vs Tzaneen?
Phalaborwa (Phalaborwa precinct) reported 248 crimes in Apr–Jun 2026, while Tzaneen (Tzaneen precinct) reported 618 crimes. Note: these are precinct-level figures from SAPS, not suburb-specific counts.
Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics. Methodology · Disclaimer
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.