Tom Burke 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
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
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action dropped significantly (-10) while Commercial crime increased (+28).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported 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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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 71 | 70 | +1 |
| Commercial crime | 41 | 13 | +28 |
| Serious assault | 33 | 23 | +10 |
| Common assault | 28 | 29 | -1 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 19 | 25 | -6 |
| Malicious damage | 14 | 9 | +5 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 14 | 24 | -10 |
| Crimen injuria | 12 | 3 | +9 |
| Residential burglary | 9 | 10 | -1 |
| Rape | 7 | 9 | -2 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 5 | 6 | -1 |
| Vehicle theft | 5 | 2 | +3 |
| Business burglary | 4 | 2 | +2 |
| Culpable homicide | 4 | 1 | +3 |
| Aggravated robbery | 4 | 6 | -2 |
| Theft from vehicle | 2 | 3 | -1 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Kidnapping | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attempted murder | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Common robbery | 0 | 5 | -5 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 0 | 7 | -7 |
| Murder | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stock-theft | 0 | 7 | -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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