Attempted Murder in Limpopo
SAPS recorded 973 attempted murder cases across 96 Limpopo precincts in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, down 9.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
Latest quarter (Jan–Mar 2026): 238 attempted murder cases, down 10.9% vs Jan–Mar 2025.
Ranked by precinct below.
Most attempted murder reports come from Vhembe.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Is attempted murder rising or falling in Limpopo?
Which Limpopo districts report the most attempted murder?
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: green = improved, red = worsened, grey = within ±2%. Sorted by Apr 2025–Mar 2026 count.
Drill into a district:
Which Limpopo precincts report the most attempted murder?
| Precinct | District | Apr 2025–Mar 2026 | vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thohoyandou | Vhembe | 71 | -16.5% |
| Seshego | Capricorn | 44 | -20% |
| Maake | Mopani | 31 | +19.2% |
| Lebowakgomo | Capricorn | 30 | -11.8% |
| Mankweng | Capricorn | 30 | 0% |
| Bela-Bela | Waterberg | 28 | +115.4% |
| Tshilwavhusiku | Vhembe | 27 | +50% |
| Waterval | Vhembe | 27 | +17.4% |
| Namakgale | Mopani | 25 | +31.6% |
| Giyani | Mopani | 23 | +15% |
| Musina | Vhembe | 23 | -58.9% |
| Letsitele | Mopani | 21 | +40% |
| Makhado | Vhembe | 20 | -35.5% |
| Mphephu | Vhembe | 20 | -28.6% |
| Dennilton | Sekhukhune | 19 | -32.1% |
| Ritavi | Mopani | 19 | -9.5% |
| Polokwane | Capricorn | 18 | -14.3% |
| Vuwani | Vhembe | 18 | -33.3% |
| Hlogotlou | Sekhukhune | 17 | +6.3% |
| Lulekani | Mopani | 17 | +70% |
| Sekhukhune | Sekhukhune | 17 | -32% |
| Westenburg | Capricorn | 16 | -30.4% |
| Senwabarwana | Capricorn | 15 | +87.5% |
| Driekop | Sekhukhune | 14 | +40% |
| Mokwakwaila | Mopani | 14 | +180% |
| Mutale | Vhembe | 14 | +55.6% |
| Bolobedu | Mopani | 13 | 0% |
| Burgersfort | Sekhukhune | 13 | -27.8% |
| Northam | Waterberg | 13 | +85.7% |
| Tzaneen | Mopani | 13 | -38.1% |
| Apel | Sekhukhune | 12 | 0% |
| Jane Furse | Sekhukhune | 12 | -25% |
| Masemola | Sekhukhune | 11 | 0% |
| Tinmyne | Waterberg | 11 | +120% |
| Matlala | Capricorn | 10 | +42.9% |
| Mecklenburg | Sekhukhune | 10 | -28.6% |
| Mokopane | Waterberg | 10 | +66.7% |
| Tubatse | Sekhukhune | 10 | -50% |
| Hlanganani | Mopani | 9 | -25% |
| Mahwelereng | Waterberg | 9 | -30.8% |
| Moletlane | Capricorn | 9 | 0% |
| Nebo | Sekhukhune | 9 | -30.8% |
| Malamulele | Vhembe | 8 | -50% |
| Matlelerekeng | Sekhukhune | 8 | +166.7% |
| Modimolle | Waterberg | 8 | +14.3% |
| Groblersdal | Sekhukhune | 7 | -58.8% |
| Motetema | Sekhukhune | 7 | -58.8% |
| Tshaulu | Vhembe | 7 | +75% |
| Botlokwa | Capricorn | 6 | +50% |
| Tshamutumbu | Vhembe | 6 | +100% |
| Alldays | Capricorn | 5 | +25% |
| Levubu | Vhembe | 5 | -68.7% |
| Magatle | Capricorn | 5 | +150% |
| Mashashane | Capricorn | 5 | +400% |
| Masisi | Vhembe | 5 | +150% |
| Modjadjiskloof | Mopani | 5 | 0% |
| Phalaborwa | Mopani | 5 | +66.7% |
| Zebediela | Capricorn | 5 | +150% |
| Morebeng | Capricorn | 4 | 0% |
| Phaudi | Capricorn | 4 | +300% |
| Pienaarsrivier | Waterberg | 4 | 0% |
| Roossenekal | Sekhukhune | 4 | +300% |
| Saselamani | Vhembe | 4 | -60% |
| Bandelierkop | Vhembe | 3 | 0% |
| Haenertsburg | Mopani | 3 | 0% |
| Hoedspruit | Mopani | 3 | +200% |
| Lephalale | Waterberg | 3 | -50% |
| Maleboho | Capricorn | 3 | -40% |
| Mara | Vhembe | 3 | +50% |
| Mogwadi | Capricorn | 3 | -25% |
| Naboomspruit | Waterberg | 3 | -40% |
| Siloam | Vhembe | 3 | -66.7% |
| Thabazimbi | Waterberg | 3 | -25% |
| Vhulaudzi | Vhembe | 3 | +200% |
| Villa Nora | Waterberg | 3 | +200% |
| Elandskraal | Sekhukhune | 2 | -50% |
| Leboeng | Sekhukhune | 2 | +100% |
| Makuya | Vhembe | 2 | -33.3% |
| Marble Hall | Sekhukhune | 2 | -60% |
| Muyexe | Mopani | 2 | +100% |
| Rakgoadi | Sekhukhune | 2 | -71.4% |
| Rooiberg | Waterberg | 2 | 0% |
| Rust De Winter | Waterberg | 2 | -33.3% |
| Sebayeng | Capricorn | 2 | -50% |
| Sekgosese | Mopani | 2 | 0% |
| Vaalwater | Waterberg | 2 | 0% |
| Witpoort | Waterberg | 2 | -33.3% |
| Bulgerivier | Waterberg | 1 | 0% |
| Gilead | Waterberg | 1 | -75% |
| Ohrigstad | Sekhukhune | 1 | 0% |
| Tshitale | Vhembe | 1 | -75% |
| Gravelotte | Mopani | 0 | -100% |
| Malipsdrift | Capricorn | 0 | -100% |
| Muswodi | Vhembe | 0 | -100% |
| Roedtan | Waterberg | 0 | -100% |
| Zaaiplaas | Sekhukhune | 0 | -100% |