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Witbank Precinct

Nkangala|7 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Witbank decreased 4.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 5,264 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 44.9% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Commercial crime (800 cases). Residential burglary saw the biggest decrease (-206). 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

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All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.

Del JudorDie HeuwelHoeveld ParkJackaroo ParkReyno RidgeTasbet ParkWitbank

Crime volume

Very High

in Mpumalanga

Reported crimes

5,264

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 4.3%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 44.9%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Witbank decreased 4.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Witbank precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Commercial crime		800
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		784
Theft from vehicle		568
Common assault		482
Aggravated robbery		479
Residential burglary		406
Drug-related crime		255
Serious assault		218
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Commercial crime800744+56
All theft not mentioned elsewhere784761+23
Theft from vehicle568580-12
Common assault482412+70
Aggravated robbery479518-39
Residential burglary406612-206
Drug-related crime255435-180
Serious assault218211+7
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs20759+148
Vehicle theft179198-19
Shoplifting158178-20
Malicious damage130111+19
Common robbery11799+18
Business burglary103199-96
Rape9263+29
Kidnapping7851+27
Culpable homicide4964-15
Attempted murder4835+13
Murder4455-11
Stock-theft28280
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition1551-36
Sexual assault1415-1
Attempted sexual offences32+1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children30+3
Arson25-3
Crimen injuria16-5
Public violence15-4
Abduction02-2
Contact sexual offences03-3
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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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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