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Blinkpan Crime Statistics

Nkangala|1 suburb
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Blinkpan decreased 12.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 225 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 54.4% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (65 cases). All theft not mentioned elsewhere saw the biggest decrease (-26). 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

Low

in Mpumalanga · Very Low nationally

Reported crimes

225

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 12.8%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 54.4%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Blinkpan dropped 12.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Blinkpan precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere
65
Serious assault
35
Malicious damage
20
Aggravated robbery
18
Common assault
14
Stock-theft
11
Residential burglary
9
Drug-related crime
9
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
All theft not mentioned elsewhere6591-26
Serious assault3533+2
Malicious damage2012+8
Aggravated robbery1824-6
Common assault1418-4
Stock-theft118+3
Residential burglary98+1
Drug-related crime91+8
Rape83+5
Commercial crime714-7
Culpable homicide54+1
Theft from vehicle56-1
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs41+3
Business burglary37-4
Crimen injuria32+1
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition32+1
Common robbery28-6
Attempted murder14-3
Kidnapping10+1
Murder13-2
Vehicle theft14-3
Abduction000
Arson01-1
Attempted sexual offences000
Contact sexual offences000
Neglect and ill-treatment of children000
Public violence02-2
Sexual assault01-1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
Shoplifting01-1
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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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