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Akasia Crime Statistics

Mokopane Precinct |Waterberg
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Akasia falls within the Mokopane police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Chroom Park, Impala Park, Mokopane, Nylpark.
Akasia is a suburb in Waterberg, Limpopo. Crime in the Mokopane precinct area (covering Akasia) 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

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 its pre-COVID level

↓ 8.3%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Mokopane precinct area (covering Akasia) decreased 4.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 205% above provincial median
Contact crime: 83% above provincial median
Property crime: 132% 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

8

↑ 60% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

344

↓ 4.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

242

↓ 29.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

778

↑ 7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

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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Other precincts in Waterberg

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Cumberland

8 crimes ↑ 37.5%

Dwaalboom

20 crimes ↑ 68.8%

Hoopdal

39 crimes ↑ 57.6%

Roedtan

47 crimes ↓ 24.1%

Bulgerivier

49 crimes ↑ 51.2%

Rankin's Pass

54 crimes ↑ 14.3%
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Other suburbs served by Mokopane police station

5 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

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

Chroom ParkImpala ParkMokopaneNylpark
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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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