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Tlhabane West Crime Statistics

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Tlhabane West falls within the Tlhabane police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Tlhabane.
Tlhabane West is a suburb in Bojanala, North West. Crime in the Tlhabane precinct area (covering Tlhabane West) remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 3,791 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 41.6% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (585 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+149). 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

Very High

in North West

Reported crimes

3,791

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 1.2%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 41.6%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Tlhabane precinct area (covering Tlhabane West) has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).
Total crime: 370% above provincial median
Contact crime: 250% above provincial median
Property crime: 181% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

24

↑ 14.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

1,130

↓ 2.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

478

↓ 8.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

2,183

↑ 5.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Tlhabane precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime
585
Common assault
453
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action
417
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
411
Serious assault
317
All theft not mentioned elsewhere
288
Residential burglary
247
Commercial crime
219
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Other suburbs served by Tlhabane police station

2 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Tlhabane West.

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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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