Ritavi Crime Statistics

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

C52/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

1,207

-11.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,992

per 100k

Safety Score

52/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

80,757

Crime Breakdown — Ritavi (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Burglary at residential premises	property	204	16.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	179	14.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	179	14.8%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	135	11.2%
Common assault	contact	131	10.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	120	9.9%
Rape	contact	91	7.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	71	5.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	68	5.6%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	68	5.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	53	4.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	52	4.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	44	3.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	33	2.7%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	27	2.2%
Common robbery	contact	25	2.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	25	2.1%
Attempted murder	contact	21	1.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	17	1.4%
Murder	contact	12	1.0%
Carjacking	contact	11	0.9%
Kidnapping	contact	11	0.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	9	0.7%
Arson	contact-related	4	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	4	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	0.3%
Stock Theft	property	4	0.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	3	0.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	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%

Ritavi Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Ritavi Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Ritavi Safe?

Ritavi has moderate safety levels.

Ritavi scores 52/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Ritavi is 1,992 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Ritavi, especially at night.

vs National Average

-35%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-11.8%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Burglary at residential premises

17% of all crime

Rank in Mopani (Tzaneen)

12/17

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Ritavi

In 2025, Ritavi recorded 1,207 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Ritavi is Burglary at residential premises with 204 reported cases (16.9% of all crime in Ritavi), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 179 cases (14.8%) and Drug-Related Crime at 179 cases (14.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Ritavi has decreased by 11.8%, a positive sign for the Ritavi community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Ritavi?

The most reported crimes in Ritavi are Burglary at residential premises (204 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (179 cases), Drug-Related Crime (179 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Ritavi has a crime rate of 1,992 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Mopani (Tzaneen), Gravelotte is safer with a rate of 172 per 100k.

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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)