Limpopo Crime Statistics
Comprehensive crime data for Limpopo province, South Africa
Total Crimes
115,076
All Crime Rate
1,942 / 100k
Violent Crime Rate
709 / 100k
Population
5,926,724
Precincts
106
Is Limpopo Safe?
Limpopo recorded an overall crime rate of 1,942 per 100,000 people in the latest SAPS data — 36.7% below the national average of 3,067 per 100,000. However, the violent crime rate in Limpopo is 709 per 100,000 — 35.7% below the national violent crime average of 1,103 per 100,000. Of the 106 police precincts in Limpopo, 57 are rated A or B (Safe to Very Safe), while 29 are rated D or F (High Risk). Crime decreased by 6.3% compared to the previous year.
Cities in Limpopo
Polokwane (Capricorn)
Sekhukhune
Vhembe (Thohoyandou)
Waterberg (Lephalale)
Mopani (Tzaneen)
Limpopo Crime Trend (2018-2025)
All Precincts in Limpopo (by Crime Rate)
| Precinct | City | Population | Crimes | Rate | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polokwane | Polokwane (Capricorn) | 68,910 | 4,788 | 9,264 | F (6) |
| Mahwelereng | Waterberg (Lephalale) | 30,514 | 2,028 | 8,862 | F (6) |
| Mankweng | Polokwane (Capricorn) | 68,910 | 4,505 | 8,717 | F (7) |
| Seshego | Polokwane (Capricorn) | 68,910 | 4,156 | 8,041 | F (8) |
| Thohoyandou | Vhembe (Thohoyandou) | 75,140 | 4,430 | 7,861 | F (9) |
| Mokopane | Waterberg (Lephalale) | 30,514 | 1,766 | 7,718 | F (10) |
| Bela-Bela | Waterberg (Lephalale) | 30,514 | 1,697 | 7,416 | F (11) |
| Lephalale | Waterberg (Lephalale) | 30,514 | 1,238 | 5,411 | F (17) |
| Modimolle | Waterberg (Lephalale) | 30,514 | 1,192 | 5,207 | F (18) |
| Lebowakgomo | Polokwane (Capricorn) | 68,910 | 2,547 | 4,928 | F (20) |
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