Volksrust Precinct
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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
High
in Mpumalanga
Reported crimes
1,484
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↑ 7.8%
more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 4.8%
below 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Common assault dropped significantly (-10) while All theft not mentioned elsewhere increased (+47).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 232 |
| Common assault | 206 |
| Drug-related crime | 187 |
| Serious assault | 160 |
| Residential burglary | 125 |
| Malicious damage | 97 |
| Commercial crime | 91 |
| Stock-theft | 63 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 232 | 185 | +47 |
| Common assault | 206 | 216 | -10 |
| Drug-related crime | 187 | 168 | +19 |
| Serious assault | 160 | 161 | -1 |
| Residential burglary | 125 | 121 | +4 |
| Malicious damage | 97 | 62 | +35 |
| Commercial crime | 91 | 82 | +9 |
| Stock-theft | 63 | 66 | -3 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 54 | 57 | -3 |
| Aggravated robbery | 39 | 44 | -5 |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 34 | +4 |
| Theft from vehicle | 38 | 33 | +5 |
| Rape | 33 | 30 | +3 |
| Business burglary | 30 | 32 | -2 |
| Common robbery | 14 | 18 | -4 |
| Crimen injuria | 13 | 7 | +6 |
| Kidnapping | 12 | 8 | +4 |
| Culpable homicide | 10 | 6 | +4 |
| Sexual assault | 9 | 4 | +5 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 7 | 1 | +6 |
| Attempted murder | 5 | 14 | -9 |
| Murder | 5 | 15 | -10 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 5 | 2 | +3 |
| Arson | 4 | 2 | +2 |
| Vehicle theft | 3 | 4 | -1 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 2 | 4 | -2 |
| Contact sexual offences | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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