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Maake Crime Statistics

Mopani|1 suburb
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Maake decreased 5.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,612 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 18.5% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (290 cases). All theft not mentioned elsewhere saw the biggest decrease (-141). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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About this data

These are raw crime counts from SAPS — not adjusted for population. Areas with more residents will naturally report more crimes. The most reliable indicator is the trend over time, which compares this area against its own history. Learn more

Crime volume

Very High

in Limpopo

Reported crimes

2,612

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 5.2%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 18.5%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Maake decreased 5.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Maake precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		290
Serious assault		268
Drug-related crime		267
Residential burglary		240
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action		220
Aggravated robbery		185
Malicious damage		170
Common assault		163
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
All theft not mentioned elsewhere290431-141
Serious assault268264+4
Drug-related crime267191+76
Residential burglary240317-77
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action220169+51
Aggravated robbery185205-20
Malicious damage170188-18
Common assault163181-18
Rape113126-13
Business burglary112125-13
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs9480+14
Commercial crime7192-21
Common robbery5775-18
Crimen injuria5630+26
Theft from vehicle5148+3
Shoplifting4049-9
Stock-theft4041-1
Attempted murder3126+5
Kidnapping3025+5
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition2810+18
Murder2721+6
Sexual assault169+7
Culpable homicide1325-12
Attempted sexual offences10100
Vehicle theft712-5
Arson51+4
Neglect and ill-treatment of children51+4
Abduction10+1
Contact sexual offences12-1
Public violence12-1
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Other precincts in Mopani

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Gravelotte

134 crimes ↑ 18.6%

Muyexe

143 crimes ↑ 21.2%

Haenertsburg

166 crimes ↓ 33.3%

Sekgosese

558 crimes ↓ 11.7%

Modjadjiskloof

642 crimes ↑ 5.1%

Mokwakwaila

683 crimes ↑ 4.1%
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Data Sources & Notes

  • Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics
  • SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Crime reporting rates vary by area.
  • This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
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