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Piet Retief Precinct

Gert Sibande|2 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Piet Retief decreased 14% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,087 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 35.2% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Commercial crime (281 cases). Residential burglary saw the biggest decrease (-53). 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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eThandakukhanyaPiet Retief

Crime volume

Very High

in Mpumalanga · High nationally

Reported crimes

2,087

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 14%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 35.2%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Piet Retief decreased 14% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Piet Retief precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Commercial crime		281
Serious assault		271
Residential burglary		247
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		150
Drug-related crime		129
Aggravated robbery		117
Rape		110
Malicious damage		106
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Commercial crime281270+11
Serious assault271278-7
Residential burglary247300-53
All theft not mentioned elsewhere150185-35
Drug-related crime129141-12
Aggravated robbery117162-45
Rape110106+4
Malicious damage106122-16
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs99134-35
Common assault95113-18
Shoplifting8379+4
Business burglary80114-34
Stock-theft7755+22
Theft from vehicle5973-14
Common robbery3162-31
Murder3052-22
Vehicle theft2343-20
Sexual assault2220+2
Culpable homicide2135-14
Attempted murder1729-12
Kidnapping1417-3
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition1014-4
Crimen injuria812-4
Contact sexual offences31+2
Arson27-5
Attempted sexual offences110
Neglect and ill-treatment of children12-1
Abduction000
Public violence01-1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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Other precincts in Gert Sibande

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Val

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Ekulindeni

83 crimes ↑ 10.7%

Charl Cilliers

97 crimes ↓ 17.1%

Davel

151 crimes ↓ 5%

Sheepmoor

155 crimes ↓ 12.9%

Mahamba

157 crimes ↑ 28.7%
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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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