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Davel Crime Statistics

Gert Sibande|1 suburb
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Davel remained stable vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 108 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 5.9% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (21 cases). Serious assault saw the biggest decrease (-10). 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

Crime volume

Very Low

in Mpumalanga

Reported crimes

108

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

→ 0.7%

no change vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 5.9%

below 2018-2019

Crime in Davel has been relatively stable vs Apr–Dec 2024 (within ±2%).

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Davel precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault
21
Stock-theft
20
Malicious damage
13
Residential burglary
9
Drug-related crime
8
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
7
Serious assault
5
Business burglary
5
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Common assault2128-7
Stock-theft2015+5
Malicious damage139+4
Residential burglary915-6
Drug-related crime85+3
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs72+5
Serious assault515-10
Business burglary550
Aggravated robbery42+2
Sexual assault30+3
Rape23-1
Robbery at residential premises21+1
Theft from vehicle21+1
Common robbery10+1
Crimen injuria10+1
Culpable homicide10+1
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition10+1
Murder12-1
Robbery at non-residential premises10+1
Vehicle theft10+1
Abduction000
Arson02-2
Attempted murder000
Attempted sexual offences000
Bank robbery000
Carjacking01-1
Contact sexual offences000
Kidnapping02-2
Neglect and ill-treatment of children000
Public violence000
Robbery of cash in transit000
Shoplifting01-1
Truck hijacking000
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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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