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Groblersdal Crime Statistics

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Groblersdal falls within the Groblersdal police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics.
Groblersdal is a suburb in Sekhukhune, Limpopo. Crime in the Groblersdal precinct area (covering Groblersdal) decreased 22.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 957 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 27.7% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (264 cases). Theft from vehicle saw the biggest decrease (-141). 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

957

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 22.4%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 27.7%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Groblersdal precinct area (covering Groblersdal) dropped 22.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
Total crime: 34% above provincial median
Contact crime: 15% 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

10

↑ 25% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

205

↓ 18% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

159

↓ 53% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

593

↓ 8.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Groblersdal precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere
264
Commercial crime
100
Common assault
58
Business burglary
52
Serious assault
51
Residential burglary
48
Shoplifting
46
Malicious damage
43
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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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