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Nancefield Crime Statistics

3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Nancefield falls within the Musina police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Musina.
Nancefield is a suburb in Vhembe, Limpopo. Crime in the Musina precinct area (covering Nancefield) decreased 17.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 1,050 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 26% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (136 cases). Serious assault saw the biggest decrease (-59). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

See how Musina compares to other Limpopo precincts vs Apr–Dec 2024 →

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

Very High

in Limpopo · High nationally

Reported crimes

1,050

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 17.1%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 26%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Musina precinct area (covering Nancefield) decreased 17.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 135% above provincial median
Contact crime: 132% above provincial median
Property crime: 89% above 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

14

↓ 6.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

437

↓ 26.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

198

↓ 6.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

415

↓ 10.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Musina precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime
136
Serious assault
125
Common assault
111
Aggravated robbery
107
Residential burglary
86
Malicious damage
79
Theft from vehicle
56
Shoplifting
54
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Other suburbs served by Musina police station

2 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Nancefield.

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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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