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Roossenekal Crime Statistics

Roossenekal Precinct |Sekhukhune
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Roossenekal falls within the Roossenekal police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics.
Roossenekal is a suburb in Sekhukhune, Limpopo. Crime in the Roossenekal precinct area (covering Roossenekal) increased 28.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 167 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 21.7% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Stock-theft (32 cases). Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition saw the biggest increase (+12). 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

Low

in Limpopo

Reported crimes

167

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 28.9%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 21.7%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Roossenekal precinct area (covering Roossenekal) increased 28.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024, but total crime remains low (167 reported crimes). Large percentage swings are common in areas with low crime counts.
Total crime: 63% below provincial median
Contact crime: 73% below provincial median
Property crime: 54% 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

1

Violent crime

51

↑ 34.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

48

↑ 2.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

68

↑ 51.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Roossenekal precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Stock-theft		32
Malicious damage		21
Common assault		17
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition		14
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		13
Aggravated robbery		13
Serious assault		11
Residential burglary		11
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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%

Matlelerekeng

229 crimes ↓ 21.6%

Elandskraal

270 crimes → 0.3%

Rakgoadi

273 crimes ↓ 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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