Bolobedu Crime Statistics

Bolobedu, Mopani (Tzaneen), Limpopo — Latest SAPS Crime Data

D43/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

1,570

-1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,592

per 100k

Safety Score

43/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

80,757

Crime Breakdown — Bolobedu (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	329	21.0%
Common assault	contact	273	17.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	176	11.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	159	10.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	149	9.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	135	8.6%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	104	6.6%
Rape	contact	103	6.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	100	6.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	88	5.6%
Common robbery	contact	79	5.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	75	4.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	59	3.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	35	2.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	33	2.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	32	2.0%
Stock Theft	property	31	2.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	28	1.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	25	1.6%
Attempted murder	contact	16	1.0%
Murder	contact	13	0.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	11	0.7%
Arson	contact-related	7	0.4%
Carjacking	contact	7	0.4%
Kidnapping	contact	7	0.4%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	5	0.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	5	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	0.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	4	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Bolobedu Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Bolobedu Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Bolobedu Safe?

Bolobedu has moderate safety levels.

Bolobedu scores 43/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Bolobedu is 2,592 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Bolobedu, especially at night.

vs National Average

-15%

Below average

Year-on-Year

-1%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

21% of all crime

Rank in Mopani (Tzaneen)

14/17

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Bolobedu

In 2025, Bolobedu recorded 1,570 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Bolobedu is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 329 reported cases (21.0% of all crime in Bolobedu), followed by Common assault at 273 cases (17.4%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 176 cases (11.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Bolobedu has decreased by 1%, a positive sign for the Bolobedu community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Bolobedu?

The most reported crimes in Bolobedu are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (329 cases), Common assault (273 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (176 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Bolobedu compare to other areas in Mopani (Tzaneen)?

Bolobedu has a crime rate of 2,592 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Mopani (Tzaneen), Gravelotte is safer with a rate of 172 per 100k.

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