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Mokopane Precinct

Waterberg|5 suburbs
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Mokopane decreased 4.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 1,364 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 8.3% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (342 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

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

Crime volume

Very High

in Limpopo · High nationally

Reported crimes

1,364

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 4.6%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 8.3%

below 2018-2019

Crime in Mokopane decreased 4.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Mokopane precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime
342
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
209
Common assault
101
Residential burglary
94
Malicious damage
78
Serious assault
77
Aggravated robbery
72
Shoplifting
68
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime342356-14
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs209108+101
Common assault10195+6
Residential burglary94146-52
Malicious damage7874+4
Serious assault7792-15
Aggravated robbery7298-26
Shoplifting6878-10
Theft from vehicle6294-32
Business burglary6159+2
Common robbery5240+12
Culpable homicide2617+9
Crimen injuria2532-7
Rape2321+2
Stock-theft1636-20
Vehicle theft98+1
Kidnapping84+4
Murder85+3
Robbery at residential premises826-18
Sexual assault75+2
Attempted murder440
Robbery at non-residential premises417-13
Carjacking32+1
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition210-8
Neglect and ill-treatment of children21+1
Attempted sexual offences10+1
Contact sexual offences10+1
Truck hijacking110
Abduction000
Arson01-1
Bank robbery000
Public violence000
Robbery of cash in transit000
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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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