Kriel Precinct
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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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Crime volume
High
in Mpumalanga · Moderate nationally
Reported crimes
1,177
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↑ 5.8%
more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 9.4%
below 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Commercial crime dropped significantly (-35) while All theft not mentioned elsewhere increased (+41).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 220 |
| Serious assault | 151 |
| Commercial crime | 124 |
| Residential burglary | 119 |
| Common assault | 90 |
| Aggravated robbery | 69 |
| Theft from vehicle | 65 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 56 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 220 | 179 | +41 |
| Serious assault | 151 | 124 | +27 |
| Commercial crime | 124 | 159 | -35 |
| Residential burglary | 119 | 143 | -24 |
| Common assault | 90 | 54 | +36 |
| Aggravated robbery | 69 | 92 | -23 |
| Theft from vehicle | 65 | 37 | +28 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 56 | 32 | +24 |
| Malicious damage | 40 | 43 | -3 |
| Drug-related crime | 39 | 36 | +3 |
| Rape | 29 | 28 | +1 |
| Murder | 24 | 13 | +11 |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 21 | +2 |
| Attempted murder | 20 | 9 | +11 |
| Vehicle theft | 17 | 30 | -13 |
| Common robbery | 16 | 26 | -10 |
| Business burglary | 15 | 23 | -8 |
| Stock-theft | 14 | 20 | -6 |
| Culpable homicide | 11 | 16 | -5 |
| Kidnapping | 11 | 9 | +2 |
| Sexual assault | 7 | 5 | +2 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 5 | 2 | +3 |
| Arson | 4 | 6 | -2 |
| Crimen injuria | 3 | 0 | +3 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Public violence | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| 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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