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Tom Burke Crime Statistics

Waterberg|1 suburb
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Tom Burke increased 7.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 276 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 1.8% in line with its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (71 cases). Commercial crime saw the biggest increase (+28). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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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

276

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 7.4%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

→ 1.8%

in line with 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Tom Burke rose 7.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Tom Burke precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime
71
Commercial crime
41
Serious assault
33
Common assault
28
All theft not mentioned elsewhere
19
Malicious damage
14
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action
14
Crimen injuria
12
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime7170+1
Commercial crime4113+28
Serious assault3323+10
Common assault2829-1
All theft not mentioned elsewhere1925-6
Malicious damage149+5
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action1424-10
Crimen injuria123+9
Residential burglary910-1
Rape79-2
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs56-1
Vehicle theft52+3
Business burglary42+2
Culpable homicide41+3
Aggravated robbery46-2
Theft from vehicle23-1
Attempted sexual offences10+1
Kidnapping10+1
Sexual assault12-1
Shoplifting10+1
Abduction000
Arson000
Attempted murder000
Common robbery05-5
Contact sexual offences000
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition07-7
Murder01-1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children000
Public violence000
Stock-theft07-7
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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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