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Lime Acres Crime Statistics

ZF Mgcawu|1 suburb
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Lime Acres increased 14.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 109 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 10.1% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Residential burglary (26 cases). Residential burglary saw the biggest increase (+14). 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

Low

in Northern Cape · Very Low nationally

Reported crimes

109

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 14.7%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 10.1%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Lime Acres rose 14.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Residential burglary2612+14
Common assault16160
Commercial crime1119-8
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs94+5
Drug-related crime94+5
All theft not mentioned elsewhere815-7
Business burglary74+3
Serious assault58-3
Rape42+2
Theft from vehicle330
Murder20+2
Stock-theft21+1
Attempted murder10+1
Attempted sexual offences110
Common robbery10+1
Culpable homicide110
Malicious damage13-2
Aggravated robbery10+1
Sexual assault10+1
Abduction000
Arson000
Contact sexual offences000
Crimen injuria02-2
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition000
Kidnapping000
Neglect and ill-treatment of children000
Public violence000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
Shoplifting000
Vehicle theft000
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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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