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Tubatse Precinct

Sekhukhune|2 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Tubatse decreased 17.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,565 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 1.2% in line with its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (208 cases). Serious assault saw the biggest decrease (-102). 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

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Crime volume

High

in Limpopo

Reported crimes

1,565

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 17.3%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

→ 1.2%

in line with 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Tubatse decreased 17.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Tubatse precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		208
Common assault		173
Drug-related crime		144
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		141
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		137
Malicious damage		123
Residential burglary		104
Rape		81
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Serious assault208310-102
Common assault173269-96
Drug-related crime14496+48
All theft not mentioned elsewhere141181-40
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs137114+23
Malicious damage123161-38
Residential burglary104161-57
Rape8174+7
Commercial crime6971-2
Business burglary5442+12
Aggravated robbery4894-46
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition4620+26
Common robbery4154-13
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action419+32
Stock-theft3442-8
Culpable homicide3028+2
Crimen injuria2450-26
Murder1916+3
Theft from vehicle17170
Attempted murder1020-10
Kidnapping621-15
Sexual assault519-14
Vehicle theft510-5
Abduction20+2
Contact sexual offences20+2
Attempted sexual offences13-2
Arson06-6
Neglect and ill-treatment of children02-2
Public violence01-1
Shoplifting01-1
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Other precincts in Sekhukhune

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Ohrigstad

147 crimes ↓ 26.1%

Leboeng

163 crimes ↓ 20.5%

Zaaiplaas

232 crimes ↓ 26.8%

Roossenekal

247 crimes ↑ 10.8%

Elandskraal

390 crimes ↓ 4.4%

Matlelerekeng

400 crimes ↓ 7.8%
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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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