Hoedspruit Crime Statistics

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

B76/100

Safe

Total Crimes

531

-6.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

877

per 100k

Safety Score

76/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

80,757

Crime Breakdown — Hoedspruit (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	120	22.6%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	119	22.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	72	13.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	65	12.2%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	64	12.1%
Common assault	contact	63	11.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	37	7.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	27	5.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	23	4.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	21	4.0%
Rape	contact	16	3.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	13	2.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	13	2.4%
Common robbery	contact	8	1.5%
Stock Theft	property	8	1.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	5	0.9%
Murder	contact	5	0.9%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	5	0.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	5	0.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	4	0.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	0.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	0.6%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	0.6%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.2%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.2%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Hoedspruit Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Hoedspruit Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Hoedspruit Safe?

Yes, Hoedspruit is relatively safe.

Hoedspruit scores 76/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 877 per 100,000 people, Hoedspruit sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Hoedspruit can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-71%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-6.3%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

23% of all crime

Rank in Mopani (Tzaneen)

7/17

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Hoedspruit

In 2025, Hoedspruit recorded 531 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Hoedspruit is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 120 reported cases (22.6% of all crime in Hoedspruit), followed by Sexual offences detected as a result of police action at 119 cases (22.4%) and Commercial Crime at 72 cases (13.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Hoedspruit has decreased by 6.3%, a positive sign for the Hoedspruit community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Hoedspruit?

The most reported crimes in Hoedspruit are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (120 cases), Sexual offences detected as a result of police action (119 cases), Commercial Crime (72 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Hoedspruit has a crime rate of 877 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)
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)
Lulekani	80,757	702	1,159	B (69)
Phalaborwa	80,757	760	1,254	B (67)
Hlanganani	80,757	887	1,465	C (62)
Letsitele	80,757	1,012	1,670	C (58)