Murder in Limpopo
SAPS definition: “Murder consists in the unlawful and intentional killing of another human being.” — SAPS Crime Definitions (2012), as published by the Institute for Security Studies.
SAPS recorded 161 murder cases across 78 Limpopo precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, down 13% vs Apr–Jun 2025.
Latest quarter (Apr–Jun 2026): 161 murder cases, down 13% vs Apr–Jun 2025.
Ranked by precinct below.
Most murder reports come from Capricorn.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Is murder rising or falling in Limpopo?
Dashed: Apr–Jun 2026 only (1 of 4 quarters published) — a partial year, not comparable with the full years before it.
Which Limpopo districts report the most murder?
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: teal = fewer, orange = more, grey = within ±2%. Sorted by Apr–Jun 2026 count.
Drill into a district:
Which Limpopo precincts report the most murder?
| Precinct | District | Apr–Jun 2026 | vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mankweng | Capricorn | 11 | 10 → 11 |
| Lebowakgomo | Capricorn | 9 | 5 → 9 |
| Giyani | Mopani | 7 | 3 → 7 |
| Seshego | Capricorn | 7 | 16 → 7 |
| Namakgale | Mopani | 6 | 2 → 6 |
| Sekhukhune | Sekhukhune | 6 | 3 → 6 |
| Malamulele | Vhembe | 5 | 7 → 5 |
| Motetema | Sekhukhune | 5 | 1 → 5 |
| Northam | Waterberg | 5 | 2 → 5 |
| Polokwane | Capricorn | 5 | 1 → 5 |
| Tshilwavhusiku | Vhembe | 5 | 2 → 5 |
| Dennilton | Sekhukhune | 4 | 4 → 4 |
| Thohoyandou | Vhembe | 4 | 8 → 4 |
| Bolobedu | Mopani | 3 | 3 → 3 |
| Botlokwa | Capricorn | 3 | 6 → 3 |
| Letsitele | Mopani | 3 | 5 → 3 |
| Mahwelereng | Waterberg | 3 | 9 → 3 |
| Masemola | Sekhukhune | 3 | 2 → 3 |
| Matlala | Capricorn | 3 | 2 → 3 |
| Mokopane | Waterberg | 3 | 2 → 3 |
| Mphephu | Vhembe | 3 | 0 → 3 |
| Sebayeng | Capricorn | 3 | 1 → 3 |
| Westenburg | Capricorn | 3 | 3 → 3 |
| Bela-Bela | Waterberg | 2 | 2 → 2 |
| Burgersfort | Sekhukhune | 2 | 1 → 2 |
| Levubu | Vhembe | 2 | 1 → 2 |
| Maleboho | Capricorn | 2 | 0 → 2 |
| Masisi | Vhembe | 2 | 0 → 2 |
| Matlelerekeng | Sekhukhune | 2 | 2 → 2 |
| Mogwadi | Capricorn | 2 | 0 → 2 |
| Moletlane | Capricorn | 2 | 1 → 2 |
| Musina | Vhembe | 2 | 8 → 2 |
| Nebo | Sekhukhune | 2 | 0 → 2 |
| Phaudi | Capricorn | 2 | 3 → 2 |
| Rakgoadi | Sekhukhune | 2 | 1 → 2 |
| Apel | Sekhukhune | 1 | 0 → 1 |
| Driekop | Sekhukhune | 1 | 2 → 1 |
| Elandskraal | Sekhukhune | 1 | 1 → 1 |
| Hlogotlou | Sekhukhune | 1 | 3 → 1 |
| Jane Furse | Sekhukhune | 1 | 1 → 1 |
| Maake | Mopani | 1 | 5 → 1 |
| Magatle | Capricorn | 1 | 3 → 1 |
| Marble Hall | Sekhukhune | 1 | 1 → 1 |
| Mashashane | Capricorn | 1 | 3 → 1 |
| Mecklenburg | Sekhukhune | 1 | 1 → 1 |
| Modimolle | Waterberg | 1 | 0 → 1 |
| Modjadjiskloof | Mopani | 1 | 0 → 1 |
| Morebeng | Capricorn | 1 | 1 → 1 |
| Muyexe | Mopani | 1 | 0 → 1 |
| Pienaarsrivier | Waterberg | 1 | 0 → 1 |
| Ritavi | Mopani | 1 | 2 → 1 |
| Saselamani | Vhembe | 1 | 0 → 1 |
| Senwabarwana | Capricorn | 1 | 7 → 1 |
| Thabazimbi | Waterberg | 1 | 3 → 1 |
| Tshitale | Vhembe | 1 | 0 → 1 |
| Tzaneen | Mopani | 1 | 0 → 1 |
| Vaalwater | Waterberg | 1 | 0 → 1 |
| Vhulaudzi | Vhembe | 1 | 1 → 1 |
| Villa Nora | Waterberg | 1 | 0 → 1 |
| Vuwani | Vhembe | 1 | 7 → 1 |
| Waterval | Vhembe | 1 | 2 → 1 |
| Zaaiplaas | Sekhukhune | 1 | 0 → 1 |
| Zebediela | Capricorn | 1 | 0 → 1 |
| Gilead | Waterberg | 0 | 1 → 0 |
| Gravelotte | Mopani | 0 | 1 → 0 |
| Groblersdal | Sekhukhune | 0 | 4 → 0 |
| Hoedspruit | Mopani | 0 | 1 → 0 |
| Lephalale | Waterberg | 0 | 1 → 0 |
| Lulekani | Mopani | 0 | 3 → 0 |
| Makhado | Vhembe | 0 | 2 → 0 |
| Makuya | Vhembe | 0 | 1 → 0 |
| Mara | Vhembe | 0 | 1 → 0 |
| Mutale | Vhembe | 0 | 1 → 0 |
| Roossenekal | Sekhukhune | 0 | 1 → 0 |
| Rust De Winter | Waterberg | 0 | 1 → 0 |
| Tinmyne | Waterberg | 0 | 2 → 0 |
| Tshaulu | Vhembe | 0 | 2 → 0 |
| Tubatse | Sekhukhune | 0 | 4 → 0 |