Phalaborwa Crime Statistics

Phalaborwa, Mopani (Tzaneen), Limpopo — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B67/100

Safe

Total Crimes

760

-13.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,254

per 100k

Safety Score

67/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

80,757

Crime Breakdown — Phalaborwa (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	189	24.9%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	172	22.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	159	20.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	91	12.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	76	10.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	60	7.9%
Common assault	contact	44	5.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	44	5.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	31	4.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	25	3.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	25	3.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	23	3.0%
Common robbery	contact	16	2.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	9	1.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	8	1.1%
Attempted murder	contact	7	0.9%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	7	0.9%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	5	0.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	0.7%
Rape	contact	5	0.7%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	0.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	0.4%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.1%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.1%
Murder	contact	1	0.1%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Phalaborwa Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Phalaborwa Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Phalaborwa Safe?

Yes, Phalaborwa is relatively safe.

Phalaborwa scores 67/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,254 per 100,000 people, Phalaborwa sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Phalaborwa can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-59%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-13.5%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

25% of all crime

Rank in Mopani (Tzaneen)

9/17

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Phalaborwa

In 2025, Phalaborwa recorded 760 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Phalaborwa is Commercial Crime with 189 reported cases (24.9% of all crime in Phalaborwa), followed by Sexual offences detected as a result of police action at 172 cases (22.6%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 159 cases (20.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Phalaborwa has decreased by 13.5%, a positive sign for the Phalaborwa community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Phalaborwa?

The most reported crimes in Phalaborwa are Commercial Crime (189 cases), Sexual offences detected as a result of police action (172 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (159 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Phalaborwa compare to other areas in Mopani (Tzaneen)?

Phalaborwa has a crime rate of 1,254 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Mopani (Tzaneen), Gravelotte is safer with a rate of 172 per 100k.

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