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Bollanoto Crime Statistics

Phalaborwa Precinct |Mopani
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Bollanoto falls within the Phalaborwa police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Phalaborwa.
Bollanoto is a suburb in Mopani, Limpopo. Crime in the Phalaborwa precinct area (covering Bollanoto) 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

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 its pre-COVID level

↓ 17.6%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Phalaborwa precinct area (covering Bollanoto) dropped 13.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
Total crime: 40% above provincial median
Contact crime: 52% below provincial median
Property crime: 18% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

1

↓ 85.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

117

↓ 16.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

159

↓ 46.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

729

↑ 0.6% 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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Other precincts in Mopani

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Gravelotte

134 crimes ↑ 18.6%

Muyexe

143 crimes ↑ 21.2%

Haenertsburg

166 crimes ↓ 33.3%

Sekgosese

558 crimes ↓ 11.7%

Modjadjiskloof

642 crimes ↑ 5.1%

Mokwakwaila

683 crimes ↑ 4.1%
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Other suburbs served by Phalaborwa police station

2 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Bollanoto.

Phalaborwa
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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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