Mahwelereng 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
Very High
in Limpopo
Reported crimes
2,683
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
→ 0.5%
no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 24.2%
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 Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs increased (+160).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 609 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 256 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 253 |
| Serious assault | 232 |
| Residential burglary | 219 |
| Common assault | 179 |
| Malicious damage | 153 |
| Commercial crime | 105 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 609 | 512 | +97 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 256 | 96 | +160 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 253 | 309 | -56 |
| Serious assault | 232 | 300 | -68 |
| Residential burglary | 219 | 242 | -23 |
| Common assault | 179 | 176 | +3 |
| Malicious damage | 153 | 182 | -29 |
| Commercial crime | 105 | 98 | +7 |
| Rape | 102 | 120 | -18 |
| Business burglary | 90 | 92 | -2 |
| Aggravated robbery | 83 | 96 | -13 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 83 | 63 | +20 |
| Theft from vehicle | 71 | 102 | -31 |
| Common robbery | 42 | 39 | +3 |
| Stock-theft | 40 | 63 | -23 |
| Crimen injuria | 34 | 31 | +3 |
| Culpable homicide | 27 | 18 | +9 |
| Murder | 20 | 27 | -7 |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 15 | +5 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 18 | 3 | +15 |
| Attempted murder | 9 | 13 | -4 |
| Vehicle theft | 9 | 21 | -12 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 8 | 6 | +2 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 7 | 19 | -12 |
| Sexual assault | 7 | 10 | -3 |
| Kidnapping | 5 | 11 | -6 |
| Arson | 2 | 4 | -2 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 1 | -1 |
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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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