Komatipoort vs Malelane: Crime Comparison
2026-2027 SAPS data
Malelane had 85 fewer reported crimes than Komatipoort (92 vs 177 — 48% difference).
Komatipoort
Komatipoort precinct
Total crimes
177
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↑ 7.3% more crimes
Crime split
18 violent · 37 property · 122 other
2 murders
Most reported crime
Residential burglary (27)
Malelane
Malelane precinct
Total crimes
92
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↓ 6.1% fewer crimes
Crime split
10 violent · 8 property · 74 other
Most reported crime
Serious assault (5)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Malelane had 85 fewer reported crimes (92 vs 177)
- Malelane is improving while Komatipoort is worsening
- Most reported crime in Komatipoort: Residential burglary · In Malelane: Serious assault
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Komatipoort safer than Malelane?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Malelane had 85 fewer reported crimes than Komatipoort (92 vs 177 — 48% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Komatipoort vs Malelane?
Komatipoort (Komatipoort precinct) reported 177 crimes, while Malelane (Malelane precinct) reported 92 crimes. Note: these are precinct-level figures from SAPS, not suburb-specific counts.
Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics. Methodology · Disclaimer
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.