Apel Crime Statistics

Apel, Sekhukhune, Limpopo — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B65/100

Safe

Total Crimes

662

-10.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,387

per 100k

Safety Score

65/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

63,657

Crime Breakdown — Apel (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	151	22.8%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	96	14.5%
Common assault	contact	87	13.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	80	12.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	73	11.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	61	9.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	59	8.9%
Rape	contact	44	6.6%
Stock Theft	property	39	5.9%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	29	4.4%
Common robbery	contact	20	3.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	19	2.9%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	17	2.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	17	2.6%
Attempted murder	contact	13	2.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	13	2.0%
Kidnapping	contact	11	1.7%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	8	1.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	8	1.2%
Murder	contact	7	1.1%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	7	1.1%
Shoplifting	other-serious	5	0.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	0.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	4	0.6%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.5%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.5%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Apel Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Apel Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Apel Safe?

Yes, Apel is relatively safe.

Apel scores 65/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,387 per 100,000 people, Apel sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Apel can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-55%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-10.5%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

23% of all crime

Rank in Sekhukhune

11/21

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Apel

In 2025, Apel recorded 662 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Apel is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 151 reported cases (22.8% of all crime in Apel), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 96 cases (14.5%) and Common assault at 87 cases (13.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Apel has decreased by 10.5%, a positive sign for the Apel community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Apel?

The most reported crimes in Apel are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (151 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (96 cases), Common assault (87 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Apel compare to other areas in Sekhukhune?

Apel has a crime rate of 1,387 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Sekhukhune, Leboeng is safer with a rate of 243 per 100k.

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