Thabazimbi 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
Moderate
in Limpopo
Reported crimes
981
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↓ 15.1%
fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 17.6%
below 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Residential burglary dropped significantly (-49) while Drug-related crime increased (+18).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 196 |
| Drug-related crime | 142 |
| Commercial crime | 136 |
| Residential burglary | 90 |
| Serious assault | 73 |
| Common assault | 69 |
| Malicious damage | 39 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 36 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 196 | 219 | -23 |
| Drug-related crime | 142 | 124 | +18 |
| Commercial crime | 136 | 129 | +7 |
| Residential burglary | 90 | 139 | -49 |
| Serious assault | 73 | 120 | -47 |
| Common assault | 69 | 95 | -26 |
| Malicious damage | 39 | 41 | -2 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 36 | 41 | -5 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 27 | 58 | -31 |
| Business burglary | 24 | 29 | -5 |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 32 | -10 |
| Rape | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| Theft from vehicle | 19 | 21 | -2 |
| Aggravated robbery | 16 | 18 | -2 |
| Culpable homicide | 13 | 12 | +1 |
| Common robbery | 11 | 13 | -2 |
| Vehicle theft | 9 | 8 | +1 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 7 | 5 | +2 |
| Sexual assault | 7 | 0 | +7 |
| Murder | 6 | 4 | +2 |
| Crimen injuria | 4 | 10 | -6 |
| Kidnapping | 4 | 1 | +3 |
| Stock-theft | 4 | 3 | +1 |
| Attempted murder | 3 | 4 | -1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 1 | 6 | -5 |
| Public violence | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Contact sexual offences | 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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