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Burgersfort Crime Statistics

Burgersfort Precinct |Sekhukhune
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) 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 5.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 1,100 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 0.8% in line with its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (210 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+48). 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

1,100

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 5.2%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

→ 0.8%

in line with 2018-2019

Crime in the Burgersfort precinct area (covering Burgersfort) decreased 5.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 146% above provincial median
Contact crime: 78% above provincial median
Property crime: 129% above provincial median

Crime by type

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

Murder

13

↓ 18.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

334

↓ 17.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

239

↑ 4.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

527

↑ 0.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Burgersfort precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		210
Theft from vehicle		117
Shoplifting		92
Common assault		91
Serious assault		78
Aggravated robbery		73
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		71
Malicious damage		71
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Other precincts in Sekhukhune

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Ohrigstad

79 crimes ↓ 21.1%

Leboeng

99 crimes ↓ 25%

Zaaiplaas

138 crimes ↓ 30.3%

Roossenekal

167 crimes ↑ 28.9%

Matlelerekeng

229 crimes ↓ 21.6%

Elandskraal

270 crimes → 0.3%
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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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