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Barberton Precinct

Ehlanzeni|2 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Barberton increased 4.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,437 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 8.1% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (518 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+101). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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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

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Crime volume

Very High

in Mpumalanga · High nationally

Reported crimes

2,437

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 4.8%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 8.1%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Barberton rose 4.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Barberton precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		518
Serious assault		303
Common assault		263
Aggravated robbery		210
Residential burglary		174
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		174
Commercial crime		152
Malicious damage		105
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
All theft not mentioned elsewhere518520-2
Serious assault303298+5
Common assault263216+47
Aggravated robbery210221-11
Residential burglary174205-31
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs17473+101
Commercial crime152150+2
Malicious damage105125-20
Rape8858+30
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition6146+15
Attempted murder5547+8
Murder4647-1
Business burglary4355-12
Shoplifting4241+1
Drug-related crime4139+2
Common robbery3948-9
Theft from vehicle3440-6
Stock-theft1926-7
Culpable homicide1418-4
Kidnapping1412+2
Vehicle theft1420-6
Crimen injuria94+5
Arson63+3
Sexual assault68-2
Attempted sexual offences330
Neglect and ill-treatment of children31+2
Public violence110
Abduction000
Contact sexual offences000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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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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