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Louis Trichardt Crime Statistics

Makhado Precinct |Vhembe
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Louis Trichardt falls within the Makhado police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Dzanani, Makhado Park, Vleifontein.
Louis Trichardt is a suburb in Vhembe, Limpopo. Crime in the Makhado precinct area (covering Louis Trichardt) remained stable vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 828 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 32.4% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (142 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+101). 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

High

in Limpopo

Reported crimes

828

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

→ 1.2%

no change vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 32.4%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Makhado precinct area (covering Louis Trichardt) has been relatively stable vs Apr–Dec 2024 (within ±2%).
Total crime: 85% above provincial median
Contact crime: 37% above provincial median
Property crime: 98% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

5

→ 0% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

258

↓ 11.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

207

↓ 19.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

363

↑ 36% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Makhado precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		142
Residential burglary		75
Common assault		74
Business burglary		72
Serious assault		68
Culpable homicide		58
Malicious damage		56
Shoplifting		54
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Other precincts in Vhembe

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Waterpoort

22 crimes ↓ 55.4%

Tshamutumbu

89 crimes ↓ 21.7%

Muswodi

102 crimes ↓ 31%

Makuya

131 crimes ↓ 17.5%

Mara

134 crimes ↑ 3.5%

Vhulaudzi

151 crimes ↓ 8.6%
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Other suburbs served by Makhado police station

4 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Louis Trichardt.

DzananiMakhado ParkVleifontein
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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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