Ritavi Crime Statistics
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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 · High nationally
Reported crimes
1,611
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↓ 9.8%
fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 14.6%
below 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
All theft not mentioned elsewhere dropped significantly (-74) while Drug-related crime increased (+30).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Residential burglary | 207 |
| Drug-related crime | 189 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 176 |
| Serious assault | 144 |
| Aggravated robbery | 135 |
| Common assault | 124 |
| Malicious damage | 121 |
| Rape | 84 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential burglary | 207 | 205 | +2 |
| Drug-related crime | 189 | 159 | +30 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 176 | 250 | -74 |
| Serious assault | 144 | 201 | -57 |
| Aggravated robbery | 135 | 131 | +4 |
| Common assault | 124 | 131 | -7 |
| Malicious damage | 121 | 128 | -7 |
| Rape | 84 | 114 | -30 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 77 | 57 | +20 |
| Commercial crime | 65 | 85 | -20 |
| Business burglary | 57 | 59 | -2 |
| Theft from vehicle | 48 | 48 | 0 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 45 | 33 | +12 |
| Crimen injuria | 26 | 31 | -5 |
| Common robbery | 25 | 41 | -16 |
| Attempted murder | 19 | 21 | -2 |
| Culpable homicide | 15 | 20 | -5 |
| Murder | 12 | 11 | +1 |
| Kidnapping | 11 | 1 | +10 |
| Vehicle theft | 10 | 13 | -3 |
| Arson | 4 | 5 | -1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 4 | 7 | -3 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 9 | -6 |
| Stock-theft | 3 | 12 | -9 |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 8 | -6 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Public violence | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Other precincts in Mopani
Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)
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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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