Namakgale Crime Statistics

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

D46/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

1,429

-3.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,359

per 100k

Safety Score

46/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

80,757

Crime Breakdown — Namakgale (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	277	19.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	219	15.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	195	13.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	172	12.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	147	10.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	124	8.7%
Common assault	contact	99	6.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	97	6.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	91	6.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	75	5.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	73	5.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	65	4.5%
Rape	contact	49	3.4%
Common robbery	contact	41	2.9%
Attempted murder	contact	29	2.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	19	1.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	17	1.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	16	1.1%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	16	1.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	16	1.1%
Kidnapping	contact	15	1.0%
Murder	contact	11	0.8%
Carjacking	contact	9	0.6%
Stock Theft	property	9	0.6%
Arson	contact-related	4	0.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	0.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.2%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	0.2%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Namakgale Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Namakgale Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Namakgale Safe?

Namakgale has moderate safety levels.

Namakgale scores 46/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Namakgale is 2,359 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Namakgale, especially at night.

vs National Average

-23%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-3.4%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

19% of all crime

Rank in Mopani (Tzaneen)

13/17

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Namakgale

In 2025, Namakgale recorded 1,429 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Namakgale is Drug-Related Crime with 277 reported cases (19.4% of all crime in Namakgale), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 219 cases (15.3%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 195 cases (13.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Namakgale has decreased by 3.4%, a positive sign for the Namakgale community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Namakgale?

The most reported crimes in Namakgale are Drug-Related Crime (277 cases), Burglary at residential premises (219 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (195 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Namakgale has a crime rate of 2,359 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Mopani (Tzaneen), Gravelotte is safer with a rate of 172 per 100k.

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Gravelotte	80,757	104	172	A (96)
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Haenertsburg	80,757	117	193	A (95)
Sekgosese	80,757	426	703	A (80)
Modjadjiskloof	80,757	497	821	B (77)
Mokwakwaila	80,757	504	832	B (77)
Hoedspruit	80,757	531	877	B (76)
Lulekani	80,757	702	1,159	B (69)
Phalaborwa	80,757	760	1,254	B (67)
Hlanganani	80,757	887	1,465	C (62)