Mokwakwaila Crime Statistics

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

B77/100

Safe

Total Crimes

504

+7.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

832

per 100k

Safety Score

77/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

80,757

Crime Breakdown — Mokwakwaila (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	81	16.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	80	15.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	71	14.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	52	10.3%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	48	9.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	45	8.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	45	8.9%
Rape	contact	41	8.1%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	36	7.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	36	7.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	21	4.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	16	3.2%
Stock Theft	property	13	2.6%
Common robbery	contact	12	2.4%
Attempted murder	contact	11	2.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	11	2.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	7	1.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	7	1.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	7	1.4%
Carjacking	contact	5	1.0%
Kidnapping	contact	4	0.8%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	0.6%
Murder	contact	3	0.6%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.6%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	0.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	3	0.6%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.2%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.2%
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%

Mokwakwaila Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Mokwakwaila Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Mokwakwaila Safe?

Yes, Mokwakwaila is relatively safe.

Mokwakwaila scores 77/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 832 per 100,000 people, Mokwakwaila sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Mokwakwaila can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-73%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+7.2%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Common assault

16% of all crime

Rank in Mopani (Tzaneen)

6/17

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Mokwakwaila

In 2025, Mokwakwaila recorded 504 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Mokwakwaila is Common assault with 81 reported cases (16.1% of all crime in Mokwakwaila), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 80 cases (15.9%) and Burglary at residential premises at 71 cases (14.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Mokwakwaila has increased by 7.2%, indicating a worsening trend for the Mokwakwaila area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Mokwakwaila?

The most reported crimes in Mokwakwaila are Common assault (81 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (80 cases), Burglary at residential premises (71 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Mokwakwaila has a crime rate of 832 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Mopani (Tzaneen), Gravelotte is safer with a rate of 172 per 100k.

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