Phalaborwa vs Tzaneen: Crime Comparison

2026-2027 SAPS data

Phalaborwa had 370 fewer reported crimes than Tzaneen (248 vs 618 — 60% difference).

Precinct-level data

This comparison uses police precinct data from SAPS. Crime figures cover the entire precinct area, which may extend beyond the named suburb.

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

Residential burglary (29)

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

Residential burglary (39)

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 is improving while Phalaborwa is worsening
Most reported crime in Phalaborwa: Residential burglary · In Tzaneen: Residential burglary

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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 (248 vs 618 — 60% difference). 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, 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.