Witpoort 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
535
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↓ 6.1%
fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Common assault dropped significantly (-34) while Serious assault increased (+14).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 89 |
| Common assault | 71 |
| Drug-related crime | 68 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 55 |
| Residential burglary | 40 |
| Malicious damage | 38 |
| Rape | 33 |
| Business burglary | 22 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 89 | 75 | +14 |
| Common assault | 71 | 105 | -34 |
| Drug-related crime | 68 | 89 | -21 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 55 | 51 | +4 |
| Residential burglary | 40 | 34 | +6 |
| Malicious damage | 38 | 57 | -19 |
| Rape | 33 | 28 | +5 |
| Business burglary | 22 | 21 | +1 |
| Crimen injuria | 21 | 18 | +3 |
| Stock-theft | 20 | 10 | +10 |
| Commercial crime | 14 | 10 | +4 |
| Aggravated robbery | 11 | 3 | +8 |
| Common robbery | 10 | 11 | -1 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 10 | 26 | -16 |
| Kidnapping | 9 | 2 | +7 |
| Theft from vehicle | 6 | 2 | +4 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 3 | 0 | +3 |
| Culpable homicide | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Attempted murder | 2 | 3 | -1 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Murder | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Contact sexual offences | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle theft | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 0 | 10 | -10 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shoplifting | 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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