Phola Crime Statistics
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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
High
in Mpumalanga · Moderate nationally
Reported crimes
974
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↓ 3.4%
fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 14.3%
below 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
All theft not mentioned elsewhere dropped significantly (-22) while Serious assault increased (+21).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Common assault | 151 |
| Serious assault | 146 |
| Aggravated robbery | 124 |
| Drug-related crime | 89 |
| Residential burglary | 71 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 65 |
| Malicious damage | 65 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 37 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common assault | 151 | 141 | +10 |
| Serious assault | 146 | 125 | +21 |
| Aggravated robbery | 124 | 145 | -21 |
| Drug-related crime | 89 | 98 | -9 |
| Residential burglary | 71 | 92 | -21 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 65 | 87 | -22 |
| Malicious damage | 65 | 61 | +4 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 37 | 16 | +21 |
| Kidnapping | 37 | 22 | +15 |
| Commercial crime | 32 | 36 | -4 |
| Theft from vehicle | 25 | 19 | +6 |
| Rape | 16 | 20 | -4 |
| Business burglary | 15 | 14 | +1 |
| Culpable homicide | 15 | 14 | +1 |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 17 | -3 |
| Vehicle theft | 14 | 27 | -13 |
| Common robbery | 12 | 17 | -5 |
| Stock-theft | 11 | 9 | +2 |
| Attempted murder | 9 | 18 | -9 |
| Murder | 8 | 13 | -5 |
| Crimen injuria | 4 | 6 | -2 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 4 | 3 | +1 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 3 | 0 | +3 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 2 | +1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 2 | 3 | -1 |
| Arson | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| Public violence | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 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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