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Burgersfort Crime Statistics

Sekhukhune|1 suburb
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Burgersfort decreased 4.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,921 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 3.2% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (275 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+59). 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

Very High

in Limpopo · High nationally

Reported crimes

1,921

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 4.3%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 3.2%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Burgersfort decreased 4.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Burgersfort precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		275
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		229
Commercial crime		183
Theft from vehicle		170
Shoplifting		121
Common assault		119
Serious assault		108
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action		102
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime275216+59
All theft not mentioned elsewhere229268-39
Commercial crime183175+8
Theft from vehicle170130+40
Shoplifting121140-19
Common assault119124-5
Serious assault108160-52
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action10287+15
Aggravated robbery95148-53
Residential burglary9375+18
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs9273+19
Malicious damage89105-16
Business burglary4375-32
Rape4229+13
Common robbery3040-10
Culpable homicide1824-6
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition1627-11
Kidnapping1518-3
Sexual assault152+13
Murder1423-9
Stock-theft1418-4
Attempted murder1318-5
Vehicle theft1312+1
Crimen injuria917-8
Arson12-1
Contact sexual offences10+1
Public violence10+1
Abduction000
Attempted sexual offences000
Neglect and ill-treatment of children01-1
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Other precincts in Sekhukhune

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Ohrigstad

147 crimes ↓ 26.1%

Leboeng

163 crimes ↓ 20.5%

Zaaiplaas

232 crimes ↓ 26.8%

Roossenekal

247 crimes ↑ 10.8%

Elandskraal

390 crimes ↓ 4.4%

Matlelerekeng

400 crimes ↓ 7.8%
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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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