Musina Precinct
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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
Very High
in Limpopo · High nationally
Reported crimes
1,745
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↓ 12.2%
fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 24.5%
below 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Serious assault dropped significantly (-68) while Drug-related crime increased (+38).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 248 |
| Drug-related crime | 198 |
| Serious assault | 164 |
| Aggravated robbery | 152 |
| Commercial crime | 146 |
| Common assault | 142 |
| Residential burglary | 124 |
| Malicious damage | 99 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 248 | 261 | -13 |
| Drug-related crime | 198 | 160 | +38 |
| Serious assault | 164 | 232 | -68 |
| Aggravated robbery | 152 | 206 | -54 |
| Commercial crime | 146 | 163 | -17 |
| Common assault | 142 | 157 | -15 |
| Residential burglary | 124 | 92 | +32 |
| Malicious damage | 99 | 128 | -29 |
| Shoplifting | 72 | 79 | -7 |
| Business burglary | 68 | 68 | 0 |
| Theft from vehicle | 68 | 72 | -4 |
| Common robbery | 45 | 37 | +8 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 44 | 30 | +14 |
| Rape | 32 | 28 | +4 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 26 | 32 | -6 |
| Attempted murder | 23 | 56 | -33 |
| Culpable homicide | 22 | 28 | -6 |
| Kidnapping | 15 | 19 | -4 |
| Murder | 15 | 16 | -1 |
| Crimen injuria | 13 | 14 | -1 |
| Vehicle theft | 13 | 27 | -14 |
| Sexual assault | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Stock-theft | 5 | 14 | -9 |
| Arson | 4 | 7 | -3 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 0 | 52 | -52 |
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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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