Mopani Crime Statistics

Mopani has 17 SAPS precincts covering 19 suburbs. In Apr–Jun 2026 they recorded 4,971 reported crimes, including 1,436 contact (violent) and 783 property crimes; the largest categories were Drug-related crime (628), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (501), Serious assault (467). 9 precincts reported fewer crimes than in Apr–Jun 2025; 7 reported more. SAPS publishes counts per precinct, not a crime rate per resident, and larger precincts serve more residents. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

Violent crimes

1,436

Apr–Jun 2026

Property crimes

783

Apr–Jun 2026

Improving

precincts with fewer crimes

Worsening

precincts with more crimes

Updated 29 Aug 2026 · SAPS Q1 2026-27 release

Crime by category in Mopani

See how each crime type ranks across Mopani precincts.

↓ Most improved

Modjadjiskloof↓ 30.6%Letsitele↓ 25.4%Gravelotte↓ 12.8%

↑ Most worsened

Muyexe↑ 72%Sekgosese↑ 36.6%Hoedspruit↑ 14.7%

How much crime is reported in each Mopani precinct?

Total reported crimes (Apr–Jun 2026). Colour shows trend vs Apr–Jun 2025.

Total reported crimes by precinct in this district, Apr–Jun 2026
Precinct	Reported count	Change vs Apr–Jun 2025
Giyani	638	↓4.6%
Maake	618	↓10.6%
Tzaneen	618	↓4.2%
Bolobedu	504	↓5.1%
Namakgale	467	↑12%
Ritavi	385	↑3.5%
Hlanganani	301	↑7.1%
Letsitele	273	↓25.4%
Phalaborwa	248	↑10.2%
Lulekani	214	↓9.7%
Mokwakwaila	178	→1.7%
Hoedspruit	172	↑14.7%
Sekgosese	138	↑36.6%
Modjadjiskloof	109	↓30.6%
Muyexe	43	↑72%
Gravelotte	34	↓12.8%
Haenertsburg	31	↓6.1%