Attempted Murder in Mopani
SAPS definition: “Attempted Murder consists in the commission of an unlawful act with the intention of killing another human being but which does not result in the death of that human being.” — SAPS Crime Definitions (2012), as published by the Institute for Security Studies.
SAPS recorded 42 attempted murder cases across 12 Mopani precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, up 10.5% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 17% of Limpopo's 242 total.
Latest quarter (Apr–Jun 2026): 42 attempted murder cases, up 10.5% vs Apr–Jun 2025.
Ranked by precinct below.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Is attempted murder rising or falling in Mopani?
Dashed: Apr–Jun 2026 only (1 of 4 quarters published) — a partial year, not comparable with the full years before it.
Which Mopani precincts report the most attempted murder?
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: teal = fewer, orange = more, grey = within ±2%. Sorted by Apr–Jun 2026 count.
All Mopani precincts
| Precinct | Apr–Jun 2026 | vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Giyani | 9 | 3 → 9 |
| Maake | 6 | 5 → 6 |
| Lulekani | 5 | 3 → 5 |
| Tzaneen | 5 | 6 → 5 |
| Namakgale | 4 | 3 → 4 |
| Bolobedu | 3 | 7 → 3 |
| Letsitele | 3 | 5 → 3 |
| Mokwakwaila | 2 | 0 → 2 |
| Phalaborwa | 2 | 2 → 2 |
| Hlanganani | 1 | 0 → 1 |
| Ritavi | 1 | 4 → 1 |
| Sekgosese | 1 | 0 → 1 |