Makuya 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
Low
in Limpopo · Very Low nationally
Reported crimes
208
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↓ 12.2%
fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 25.3%
above 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Drug-related crime dropped significantly (-20) while Malicious damage increased (+14).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 35 |
| Common assault | 34 |
| Malicious damage | 27 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 22 |
| Business burglary | 20 |
| Residential burglary | 17 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 11 |
| Rape | 8 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 35 | 43 | -8 |
| Common assault | 34 | 26 | +8 |
| Malicious damage | 27 | 13 | +14 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 22 | 18 | +4 |
| Business burglary | 20 | 17 | +3 |
| Residential burglary | 17 | 14 | +3 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 11 | 25 | -14 |
| Rape | 8 | 6 | +2 |
| Crimen injuria | 5 | 2 | +3 |
| Stock-theft | 5 | 8 | -3 |
| Drug-related crime | 4 | 24 | -20 |
| Aggravated robbery | 3 | 11 | -8 |
| Theft from vehicle | 3 | 7 | -4 |
| Attempted murder | 2 | 3 | -1 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Culpable homicide | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle theft | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Arson | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Commercial crime | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Common robbery | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Murder | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 0 | 5 | -5 |
| Kidnapping | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| Shoplifting | 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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