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Groblersdal Crime Statistics

Groblersdal Precinct |Sekhukhune
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) 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 39.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 399 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 39.3% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (44 cases). Theft from vehicle saw the biggest decrease (-134). 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

399

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 39.2%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 39.3%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Groblersdal precinct area (covering Groblersdal) dropped 39.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024.
Total crime: 11% below provincial median
Contact crime: 22% below provincial median
Property crime: 1% below 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

7

→ 0% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

147

↓ 24.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

103

↓ 62.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

149

↓ 18.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Groblersdal precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault		44
Shoplifting		42
Business burglary		34
Serious assault		33
Malicious damage		31
Residential burglary		28
Theft from vehicle		28
Aggravated robbery		27
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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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