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Makhado Precinct

Vhembe|4 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Makhado remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,522 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 25.4% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (339 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+115). 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.

DzananiLouis TrichardtMakhado ParkVleifontein

Crime volume

High

in Limpopo

Reported crimes

1,522

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 1.9%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 25.4%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Makhado has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Makhado precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		339
Commercial crime		166
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		163
Common assault		102
Residential burglary		91
Business burglary		87
Serious assault		86
Shoplifting		70
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
All theft not mentioned elsewhere339368-29
Commercial crime166155+11
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs16348+115
Common assault10296+6
Residential burglary91102-11
Business burglary87141-54
Serious assault8696-10
Shoplifting7088-18
Malicious damage6872-4
Culpable homicide6623+43
Aggravated robbery5695-39
Theft from vehicle4954-5
Common robbery3831+7
Drug-related crime3537-2
Attempted murder2031-11
Rape1715+2
Vehicle theft1519-4
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition1314-1
Stock-theft1021-11
Murder76+1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action70+7
Kidnapping518-13
Sexual assault52+3
Crimen injuria416-12
Attempted sexual offences13-2
Contact sexual offences10+1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children10+1
Abduction000
Arson000
Public violence000
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Other precincts in Vhembe

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Waterpoort

73 crimes ↓ 20.7%

Tshamutumbu

118 crimes ↓ 27.2%

Muswodi

133 crimes ↓ 35.4%

Mara

205 crimes ↓ 17.3%

Makuya

208 crimes ↓ 12.2%

Vhulaudzi

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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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