Mopani Crime Insights
What the data reveals for 17 precincts in Mopani
District Overview
The big picture for Mopani
Mopani has 17 police precincts reporting a combined 4,971 crimes in Apr–Jun 2026. Of these, 9 precincts are improving, 7 are worsening, and 1 are stable.
5.0k
Total crimes
9
Improving
7
Worsening
1
Stable
District total change
-2.8%
vs Apr–Jun 2025
Province total change
-3.6%
Limpopo, vs Apr–Jun 2025
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. 17 precincts in Mopani.
Top Improvers & Worseners
Which precincts in Mopani are moving the most?
Of 17 precincts, 9 saw crime decrease and 7 saw crime increase vs Apr–Jun 2025. Here are the most significant movers.
Ranked among precincts with at least 50 crimes a year earlier, leaving out stations next to one that opened in the last two years (their change may be a boundary change).
Biggest decreases
Five-year trajectories
| Precinct | Change since 2018/19 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Haenertsburg | -38.1% | improved |
| Letsitele | -24.9% | improved |
| Gravelotte | -20.7% | improved |
| Tzaneen | -19.5% | improved |
| Modjadjiskloof | -18.5% | improved |
| Phalaborwa | -17.6% | improved |
| Ritavi | -14.6% | improved |
| Hoedspruit | +4.5% | worsened |
| Namakgale | +8.2% | worsened |
| Sekgosese | +18.2% | worsened |
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics. Change: Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. Five-year change compares 2018/19 with the latest complete year; stations that opened since, or lost area when a neighbouring station opened, show none.
Precinct Rankings
All 17 precincts ranked by total crime
From the quietest to the busiest — every precinct in Mopani ranked by total reported crime for the latest period.
| # | Precinct | Total | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haenertsburg | 31 | ↓ 33 → 31 |
| 2 | Gravelotte | 34 | ↓ 39 → 34 |
| 3 | Muyexe | 43 | ↑ 25 → 43 |
| 4 | Modjadjiskloof | 109 | ↓ 30.6% |
| 5 | Sekgosese | 138 | ↑ 36.6% |
| 6 | Hoedspruit | 172 | ↑ 14.7% |
| 7 | Mokwakwaila | 178 | → 1.7% |
| 8 | Lulekani | 214 | ↓ 9.7% |
| 9 | Phalaborwa | 248 | ↑ 10.2% |
| 10 | Letsitele | 273 | ↓ 25.4% |
| 11 | Hlanganani | 301 | ↑ 7.1% |
| 12 | Ritavi | 385 | ↑ 3.5% |
| 13 | Namakgale | 467 | ↑ 12% |
| 14 | Bolobedu | 504 | ↓ 5.1% |
| 15 | Maake | 618 | ↓ 10.6% |
| 16 | Tzaneen | 618 | ↓ 4.2% |
| 17 | Giyani | 638 | ↓ 4.6% |
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. Ranked by total reported crimes.
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Data Sources & Methodology
- Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, publicly available at saps.gov.za
- Analysis covers 17 precincts in Mopani, Limpopo
- Change compares Apr–Jun 2026 with Apr–Jun 2025
- SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Under-reporting varies by area and crime type. How much crime goes unreported? →
- This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
- Full methodology →