Maake Crime Statistics

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

F33/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,014

-3.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,325

per 100k

Safety Score

33/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

80,757

Crime Breakdown — Maake (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	307	15.2%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	280	13.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	275	13.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	241	12.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	220	10.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	183	9.1%
Common assault	contact	164	8.1%
Rape	contact	120	6.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	107	5.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	101	5.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	84	4.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	68	3.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	56	2.8%
Common robbery	contact	55	2.7%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	55	2.7%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	53	2.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	53	2.6%
Shoplifting	other-serious	41	2.0%
Attempted murder	contact	32	1.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	32	1.6%
Kidnapping	contact	31	1.5%
Stock Theft	property	31	1.5%
Murder	contact	28	1.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	15	0.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	13	0.6%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	11	0.5%
Carjacking	contact	8	0.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	8	0.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	7	0.3%
Arson	contact-related	5	0.2%
Truck hijacking	contact	3	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%

Maake Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Maake Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Maake Safe?

No, Maake has high crime levels.

Maake scores 33/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Maake is 3,325 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Maake, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+8%

Above average

Year-on-Year

-3.9%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

15% of all crime

Rank in Mopani (Tzaneen)

16/17

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Maake

In 2025, Maake recorded 2,014 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Maake is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 307 reported cases (15.2% of all crime in Maake), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 280 cases (13.9%) and Drug-Related Crime at 275 cases (13.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Maake has decreased by 3.9%, a positive sign for the Maake community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Maake?

The most reported crimes in Maake are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (307 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (280 cases), Drug-Related Crime (275 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Maake has a crime rate of 3,325 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Mopani (Tzaneen), Gravelotte is safer with a rate of 172 per 100k.

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Lulekani	80,757	702	1,159	B (69)
Phalaborwa	80,757	760	1,254	B (67)
Hlanganani	80,757	887	1,465	C (62)