Komatipoort vs Malelane: Crime Comparison
SAPS data for Apr–Jun 2026
Malelane had 85 fewer reported crimes than Komatipoort in Apr–Jun 2026 (92 vs 177 — 48% fewer than Komatipoort).
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
All theft not mentioned elsewhere (57)
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
All theft not mentioned elsewhere (31)
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 recorded fewer crimes than a year earlier, while Komatipoort recorded more
- Most reported crime in Komatipoort: All theft not mentioned elsewhere · In Malelane: All theft not mentioned elsewhere
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 in Apr–Jun 2026 (92 vs 177 — 48% fewer than Komatipoort). 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 in Apr–Jun 2026, 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.