Rape in Mopani
SAPS recorded 186 rape cases across 16 Mopani precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, down 2.1% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 20% of Limpopo's 911 total.
Ranked by precinct below.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Is rape rising or falling in Mopani?
Which Mopani precincts report the most rape?
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: teal = fewer, orange = more, grey = within ±2%. Top 15 of 16 precincts shown; full list in the table below. Sorted by Apr–Jun 2026 count.
All Mopani precincts
| Precinct | Apr–Jun 2026 | vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Giyani | 31 | 17 → 31 |
| Maake | 27 | 34 → 27 |
| Tzaneen | 22 | 10 → 22 |
| Bolobedu | 20 | 38 → 20 |
| Ritavi | 19 | 17 → 19 |
| Namakgale | 13 | 5 → 13 |
| Letsitele | 10 | 15 → 10 |
| Lulekani | 10 | 10 → 10 |
| Mokwakwaila | 10 | 11 → 10 |
| Hlanganani | 7 | 13 → 7 |
| Sekgosese | 6 | 6 → 6 |
| Modjadjiskloof | 4 | 4 → 4 |
| Haenertsburg | 2 | 2 → 2 |
| Hoedspruit | 2 | 6 → 2 |
| Phalaborwa | 2 | 1 → 2 |
| Muyexe | 1 | 1 → 1 |