Buffelshoek 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
Very Low
in North West
Reported crimes
128
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↓ 7.9%
fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 9.2%
below 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Residential burglary dropped significantly (-9) while Stock-theft increased (+8).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 43 |
| Residential burglary | 17 |
| Commercial crime | 14 |
| Stock-theft | 11 |
| Malicious damage | 9 |
| Business burglary | 7 |
| Common assault | 7 |
| Vehicle theft | 7 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 43 | 39 | +4 |
| Residential burglary | 17 | 26 | -9 |
| Commercial crime | 14 | 16 | -2 |
| Stock-theft | 11 | 3 | +8 |
| Malicious damage | 9 | 8 | +1 |
| Business burglary | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Common assault | 7 | 6 | +1 |
| Vehicle theft | 7 | 6 | +1 |
| Serious assault | 4 | 8 | -4 |
| Culpable homicide | 3 | 6 | -3 |
| Aggravated robbery | 3 | 2 | +1 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Crimen injuria | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| Attempted murder | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Common robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drug-related crime | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| Kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Sexual assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Theft from vehicle | 0 | 1 | -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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