Tzaneen Crime Statistics

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

D37/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

1,851

-16.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,056

per 100k

Safety Score

37/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

80,757

Crime Breakdown — Tzaneen (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	428	23.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	284	15.3%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	213	11.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	193	10.4%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	155	8.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	149	8.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	149	8.0%
Common assault	contact	139	7.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	127	6.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	112	6.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	89	4.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	68	3.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	65	3.5%
Common robbery	contact	49	2.6%
Rape	contact	49	2.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	31	1.7%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	21	1.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	20	1.1%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	19	1.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	17	0.9%
Stock Theft	property	17	0.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	16	0.9%
Attempted murder	contact	15	0.8%
Sexual Assault	contact	9	0.5%
Kidnapping	contact	8	0.4%
Murder	contact	7	0.4%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.2%
Carjacking	contact	4	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	4	0.2%
Abduction	contact	1	0.1%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.1%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Tzaneen Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Tzaneen Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Tzaneen Safe?

No, Tzaneen has high crime levels.

Tzaneen scores 37/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Tzaneen is 3,056 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Tzaneen, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

Below average

Year-on-Year

-16.5%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

23% of all crime

Rank in Mopani (Tzaneen)

15/17

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Tzaneen

In 2025, Tzaneen recorded 1,851 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Tzaneen is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 428 reported cases (23.1% of all crime in Tzaneen), followed by Commercial Crime at 284 cases (15.3%) and Sexual offences detected as a result of police action at 213 cases (11.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Tzaneen has decreased by 16.5%, a positive sign for the Tzaneen community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Tzaneen?

The most reported crimes in Tzaneen are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (428 cases), Commercial Crime (284 cases), Sexual offences detected as a result of police action (213 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Tzaneen has a crime rate of 3,056 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Mopani (Tzaneen), Gravelotte is safer with a rate of 172 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Mopani (Tzaneen)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Gravelotte	80,757	104	172	A (96)
Muyexe	80,757	105	173	A (96)
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)