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Val Crime Statistics

Gert Sibande|1 suburb
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Val decreased 20% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 44 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 58.1% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (13 cases). Stock-theft saw the biggest decrease (-9). 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

44

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 20%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 58.1%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Val dropped 20% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Val precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere
13
Stock-theft
7
Serious assault
5
Commercial crime
4
Culpable homicide
4
Common assault
3
Rape
3
Malicious damage
2
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
All theft not mentioned elsewhere139+4
Stock-theft716-9
Serious assault57-2
Commercial crime40+4
Culpable homicide42+2
Common assault330
Rape330
Malicious damage23-1
Business burglary10+1
Aggravated robbery13-2
Theft from vehicle12-1
Abduction000
Arson000
Attempted murder000
Attempted sexual offences000
Residential burglary01-1
Common robbery000
Contact sexual offences000
Crimen injuria000
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs02-2
Drug-related crime01-1
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition000
Kidnapping000
Murder02-2
Neglect and ill-treatment of children000
Public violence000
Sexual assault000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
Shoplifting000
Vehicle theft01-1
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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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