Motetema 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
High
in Limpopo · Moderate nationally
Reported crimes
1,085
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↓ 7.5%
fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 13.6%
below 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action dropped significantly (-113) while Common assault increased (+22).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Residential burglary | 143 |
| Drug-related crime | 105 |
| Serious assault | 100 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 77 |
| Business burglary | 75 |
| Rape | 69 |
| Aggravated robbery | 68 |
| Common assault | 60 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential burglary | 143 | 122 | +21 |
| Drug-related crime | 105 | 101 | +4 |
| Serious assault | 100 | 121 | -21 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 77 | 70 | +7 |
| Business burglary | 75 | 60 | +15 |
| Rape | 69 | 67 | +2 |
| Aggravated robbery | 68 | 92 | -24 |
| Common assault | 60 | 38 | +22 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 57 | 170 | -113 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 51 | 47 | +4 |
| Malicious damage | 39 | 49 | -10 |
| Commercial crime | 36 | 35 | +1 |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 33 | +2 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 27 | 30 | -3 |
| Theft from vehicle | 27 | 14 | +13 |
| Stock-theft | 26 | 24 | +2 |
| Common robbery | 20 | 19 | +1 |
| Murder | 12 | 19 | -7 |
| Kidnapping | 11 | 3 | +8 |
| Culpable homicide | 8 | 5 | +3 |
| Vehicle theft | 8 | 16 | -8 |
| Attempted murder | 7 | 17 | -10 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 7 | 4 | +3 |
| Crimen injuria | 7 | 5 | +2 |
| Sexual assault | 6 | 5 | +1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 2 | 3 | -1 |
| Arson | 1 | 4 | -3 |
| Public violence | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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