How many Limpopo police precincts reported less crime vs Apr–Jun 2025?

Based on SAPS Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025 statistics, 53 of Limpopo's 106 police precincts reported less crime than the previous year, 8 were stable, and 45 reported more crime.

What does this trends page measure?

The percentage change in total crimes reported by each Limpopo police precinct, comparing the most recent SAPS reporting period against the same period the previous year. Counts are raw — not adjusted for population.

Limpopo Crime Trends

Name: Limpopo Crime Trends
Creator: South African Police Service (SAPS)
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Source: South African Police Service (SAPS)Last updated 2026-08-29

Of the 106 police precincts in Limpopo, 53 reported less crime than the previous year, 8 were stable, and 45 reported more crime. Based on SAPS quarterly statistics for Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025.

By precinct By crime category

Compare:

Comparing Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025 using annual crime totals (1 of 4 quarters — Q4 not yet released).

Improving

fewer crimes vs Apr–Jun 2025

Worsening

more crimes vs Apr–Jun 2025

Stable

within ±2% change

Biggest movers

Precincts with 200+ reported crimes only — smaller precincts and new stations are excluded. Ranked by absolute crime count change to avoid misleading percentage swings from low-volume precincts. See all precincts below.

↓ Most improved

Polokwane↓ 14.2%Bela-Bela↓ 22.6%Dennilton↓ 21.5%Thohoyandou↓ 5.9%Maake↓ 10.6%

↑ Most worsened

Malamulele↑ 32.3%Mankweng↑ 5.7%Musina↑ 13.5%Lebowakgomo↑ 8%Seshego↑ 2.4%

Key takeaways — Limpopo

•50% of Limpopo precincts (53 of 106) reported fewer crimes compared to the previous year.
•8,209 violent crimes and 4,740 property crimes were reported across Limpopo in the latest year.

All Limpopo precincts

Click column headers to sort. Violent crime = murder, assault, robbery, rape. Property crime = burglary, theft, vehicle crime. Counts are raw reported crimes for the latest year.

Precinct	Trend	Violent crimes	Property crimes
Saselamani	↓ 39.4%	46	28
Dorset	↓ 35.3%	0	2
Tolwe	↓ 32%	4	3
Tshaulu	↓ 31.3%	23	9
Modjadjiskloof	↓ 30.6%	22	15
Rooiberg	↓ 30.6%	5	7
Rust De Winter	↓ 26.3%	1	4
Marble Hall	↓ 25.9%	22	11
Tuinplaas	↓ 25.8%	2	2
Motetema	↓ 25.7%	68	49
Letsitele	↓ 25.4%	109	49
Vaalwater	↓ 24.7%	28	26
Moletlane	↓ 23.7%	94	61
Mokopane	↓ 23%	101	72
Bela-Bela	↓ 22.6%	131	107
Levubu	↓ 22.2%	90	28
Dennilton	↓ 21.5%	189	97
Vuwani	↓ 20.7%	97	68
Siloam	↓ 19.8%	73	43
Sebayeng	↓ 18.8%	48	26
Mphephu	↓ 18.6%	122	43
Masisi	↓ 18.1%	39	7
Muswodi	↓ 17.6%	6	8
Elandskraal	↓ 17%	19	24
Rakgoadi	↓ 16.3%	37	23
Naboomspruit	↓ 16.1%	59	37
Saamboubrug	↓ 15.8%	0	1
Phaudi	↓ 15.2%	49	11
Cumberland	↓ 14.3%	0	1
Polokwane	↓ 14.2%	274	282
Tshilwavhusiku	↓ 13.6%	142	39
Gravelotte	↓ 12.8%	7	2
Senwabarwana	↓ 10.9%	79	47
Maake	↓ 10.6%	163	106
Makuya	↓ 10.4%	23	4
Tom Burke	↓ 10.3%	22	3
Lulekani	↓ 9.7%	78	30
Tinmyne	↓ 9.5%	60	23
Witpoort	↓ 8.4%	53	27
Mashashane	↓ 8.3%	52	22
Mecklenburg	↓ 7.8%	118	57
Matlala	↓ 7.6%	104	32
Roossenekal	↓ 7.6%	13	14
Northam	↓ 7.4%	73	35
Haenertsburg	↓ 6.1%	9	4
Tubatse	↓ 6.1%	121	39
Nebo	↓ 6%	80	76
Thohoyandou	↓ 5.9%	655	193
Apel	↓ 5.6%	68	45
Bolobedu	↓ 5.1%	202	68
Zaaiplaas	↓ 5.1%	11	9
Giyani	↓ 4.6%	213	115
Tzaneen	↓ 4.2%	131	90
Makhado	→ 1.6%	65	77
Westenburg	→ 0.9%	151	107
Masemola	→ 0.6%	62	28
Sekhukhune	→ 0%	79	66
Tshamutumbu	→ 0%	13	2
Modimolle	→ 0.8%	81	84
Mokwakwaila	→ 1.7%	70	25
Bandelierkop	→ 1.8%	37	31
Ohrigstad	↑ 2.2%	3	4
Seshego	↑ 2.4%	512	261
Ritavi	↑ 3.5%	125	70
Mara	↑ 3.8%	21	10
Hlogotlou	↑ 4.2%	119	75
Mahwelereng	↑ 4.9%	165	110
Bulgerivier	↑ 5%	0	2
Waterval	↑ 5.2%	129	66
Villa Nora	↑ 5.3%	48	32
Lephalale	↑ 5.5%	54	77
Mankweng	↑ 5.7%	449	319
Burgersfort	↑ 6.3%	79	81
Hlanganani	↑ 7.1%	71	41
Mutale	↑ 7.1%	56	25
Leboeng	↑ 7.3%	18	10
Gilead	↑ 7.4%	71	30
Lebowakgomo	↑ 8%	211	142
Tshitale	↑ 10%	35	14
Phalaborwa	↑ 10.2%	25	50
Driekop	↑ 12%	84	25
Namakgale	↑ 12%	107	69
Thabazimbi	↑ 12.9%	47	30
Musina	↑ 13.5%	161	71
Morebeng	↑ 13.9%	18	8
Hoedspruit	↑ 14.7%	45	14
Rankin's Pass	↑ 16.7%	0	0
Malipsdrift	↑ 19%	21	11
Maleboho	↑ 20.2%	31	24
Pienaarsrivier	↑ 21.5%	6	13
Dwaalboom	↑ 22.2%	3	2
Botlokwa	↑ 25.2%	117	51
Matlelerekeng	↑ 25.8%	31	30
Jane Furse	↑ 26.2%	110	36
Magatle	↑ 28.1%	40	49
Vhulaudzi	↑ 29.3%	32	11
Zebediela	↑ 30%	4	9
Groblersdal	↑ 30.5%	49	55
Malamulele	↑ 32.3%	152	95
Alldays	↑ 33.3%	15	9
Sekgosese	↑ 36.6%	43	24
Mogwadi	↑ 37.1%	65	26
Waterpoort	↑ 37.5%	5	2
Muyexe	↑ 72%	16	11
Hoopdal	↑ 90%	4	1
Roedtan	↑ 105.6%	19	1

Trend = change in total reported crime vs the previous financial year. Improving (>2% decrease), Worsening (>2% increase), Stable (within ±2%). Source: SAPS crime statistics (annual totals from all available quarters). Methodology · Disclaimer

This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.