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Tzaneen Precinct

Mopani|2 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Tzaneen decreased 14.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,522 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 19.5% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (407 cases). All theft not mentioned elsewhere saw the biggest decrease (-148). 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

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All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.

Aqua ParkTzaneen

Crime volume

Very High

in Limpopo · High nationally

Reported crimes

2,522

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 14.7%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 19.5%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Tzaneen decreased 14.7% 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 Tzaneen precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		407
Commercial crime		301
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action		251
Drug-related crime		204
Residential burglary		195
Common assault		154
Serious assault		150
Shoplifting		144
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
All theft not mentioned elsewhere407555-148
Commercial crime301300+1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action251232+19
Drug-related crime204270-66
Residential burglary195183+12
Common assault154150+4
Serious assault150187-37
Shoplifting144171-27
Malicious damage117133-16
Theft from vehicle10792+15
Aggravated robbery101197-96
Business burglary87141-54
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs6781-14
Rape5564-9
Common robbery4676-30
Crimen injuria2724+3
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition1610+6
Vehicle theft1610+6
Culpable homicide1418-4
Attempted murder1321-8
Stock-theft136+7
Murder911-2
Sexual assault880
Attempted sexual offences62+4
Kidnapping610-4
Neglect and ill-treatment of children41+3
Abduction10+1
Arson110
Contact sexual offences110
Public violence10+1
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Other precincts in Mopani

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Gravelotte

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Muyexe

143 crimes ↑ 21.2%

Haenertsburg

166 crimes ↓ 33.3%

Sekgosese

558 crimes ↓ 11.7%

Modjadjiskloof

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Mokwakwaila

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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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