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Burgersfort Crime Statistics

Burgersfort Precinct |Sekhukhune
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Burgersfort falls within the Burgersfort police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics.
Burgersfort is a suburb in Sekhukhune, Limpopo. Crime in the Burgersfort precinct area (covering 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 its pre-COVID level

↓ 3.2%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Burgersfort precinct area (covering Burgersfort) decreased 4.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 168% above provincial median
Contact crime: 81% above provincial median
Property crime: 148% 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

14

↓ 39.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

436

↓ 19.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

333

↑ 7.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

1,152

↓ 0.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

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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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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