Komatipoort vs Malelane: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Malelane had 143 fewer reported crimes than Komatipoort (157 vs 300 — 48% difference).
Komatipoort
Komatipoort precinct
Total crimes
300
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 16% fewer crimes
Crime split
95 violent · 123 property · 82 other
6 murders
Most reported crime
Business burglary (42)
Malelane
Malelane precinct
Total crimes
157
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 29.4% fewer crimes
Crime split
40 violent · 38 property · 79 other
2 murders
Most reported crime
Theft from vehicle (18)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Malelane had 143 fewer reported crimes (157 vs 300)
- Most reported crime in Komatipoort: Business burglary · In Malelane: Theft from vehicle
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Komatipoort safer than Malelane?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Malelane had 143 fewer reported crimes than Komatipoort (157 vs 300 — 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 300 serious crimes, while Malelane (Malelane precinct) reported 157 serious 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.