Driekop Crime Statistics
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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
716
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
→ 1.3%
no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 31.6%
above 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
All theft not mentioned elsewhere dropped significantly (-21) while Malicious damage increased (+28).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 118 |
| Common assault | 103 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 68 |
| Malicious damage | 67 |
| Rape | 41 |
| Residential burglary | 38 |
| Commercial crime | 36 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 34 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 118 | 115 | +3 |
| Common assault | 103 | 101 | +2 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 68 | 89 | -21 |
| Malicious damage | 67 | 39 | +28 |
| Rape | 41 | 26 | +15 |
| Residential burglary | 38 | 53 | -15 |
| Commercial crime | 36 | 39 | -3 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 34 | 24 | +10 |
| Drug-related crime | 31 | 26 | +5 |
| Aggravated robbery | 31 | 28 | +3 |
| Business burglary | 23 | 25 | -2 |
| Common robbery | 17 | 28 | -11 |
| Culpable homicide | 17 | 13 | +4 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 17 | 31 | -14 |
| Attempted murder | 14 | 10 | +4 |
| Kidnapping | 14 | 5 | +9 |
| Crimen injuria | 10 | 11 | -1 |
| Murder | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Vehicle theft | 6 | 9 | -3 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 5 | 6 | -1 |
| Theft from vehicle | 5 | 2 | +3 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 5 | -1 |
| Stock-theft | 4 | 13 | -9 |
| Public violence | 3 | 1 | +2 |
| Arson | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 2 | -2 |
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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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