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Phalaborwa Precinct

Mopani|2 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Phalaborwa decreased 13.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,005 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 17.6% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Commercial crime (185 cases). Residential burglary saw the biggest decrease (-81). 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

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BollanotoPhalaborwa

Crime volume

Moderate

in Limpopo

Reported crimes

1,005

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 13.4%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 17.6%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Phalaborwa dropped 13.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Phalaborwa precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Commercial crime		185
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action		175
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		158
Drug-related crime		95
Residential burglary		71
Business burglary		53
Common assault		52
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		42
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Commercial crime185164+21
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action175171+4
All theft not mentioned elsewhere158192-34
Drug-related crime9576+19
Residential burglary71152-81
Business burglary5370-17
Common assault5253-1
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs4232+10
Malicious damage3335-2
Theft from vehicle2465-41
Serious assault2228-6
Shoplifting2233-11
Aggravated robbery1719-2
Common robbery138+5
Vehicle theft118+3
Culpable homicide79-2
Rape619-13
Attempted murder53+2
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition51+4
Crimen injuria440
Kidnapping24-2
Murder17-6
Public violence12-1
Sexual assault13-2
Abduction000
Arson02-2
Attempted sexual offences000
Contact sexual offences000
Neglect and ill-treatment of children000
Stock-theft01-1
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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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