Pienaarsrivier 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
Reported crimes
170
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
→ 1.3%
no change vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 16.2%
above 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Aggravated robbery dropped significantly (-8) while Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs increased (+9).
Crime trend by year
Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 55 |
| Drug-related crime | 43 |
| Stock-theft | 15 |
| Malicious damage | 10 |
| Common assault | 7 |
| Serious assault | 6 |
| Residential burglary | 6 |
| Aggravated robbery | 6 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 55 | 46 | +9 |
| Drug-related crime | 43 | 35 | +8 |
| Stock-theft | 15 | 10 | +5 |
| Malicious damage | 10 | 1 | +9 |
| Common assault | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Serious assault | 6 | 8 | -2 |
| Residential burglary | 6 | 13 | -7 |
| Aggravated robbery | 6 | 14 | -8 |
| Culpable homicide | 5 | 12 | -7 |
| Theft from vehicle | 4 | 0 | +4 |
| Attempted murder | 3 | 4 | -1 |
| Business burglary | 3 | 4 | -1 |
| Common robbery | 1 | 4 | -3 |
| Contact sexual offences | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Crimen injuria | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Kidnapping | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Truck hijacking | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carjacking | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Murder | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle theft | 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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