Mokopane Crime Statistics

Mokopane, Waterberg (Lephalale), Limpopo — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F10/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,766

-3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

7,718

per 100k

Safety Score

10/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

30,514

Crime Breakdown — Mokopane (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	456	25.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	279	15.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	252	14.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	248	14.0%
Common assault	contact	135	7.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	125	7.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	104	5.9%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	103	5.8%
Shoplifting	other-serious	91	5.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	83	4.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	81	4.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	75	4.2%
Common robbery	contact	69	3.9%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	57	3.2%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	35	2.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	33	1.9%
Rape	contact	31	1.8%
Stock Theft	property	21	1.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	12	0.7%
Kidnapping	contact	11	0.6%
Murder	contact	11	0.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	11	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	9	0.5%
Attempted murder	contact	5	0.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	5	0.3%
Carjacking	contact	4	0.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%

Mokopane Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Mokopane Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Mokopane Safe?

No, Mokopane has high crime levels.

Mokopane scores 10/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Mokopane is 7,718 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Mokopane, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+152%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-3%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

26% of all crime

Rank in Waterberg (Lephalale)

24/25

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Mokopane

In 2025, Mokopane recorded 1,766 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Mokopane is Drug-Related Crime with 456 reported cases (25.8% of all crime in Mokopane), followed by Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 279 cases (15.8%) and Commercial Crime at 252 cases (14.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Mokopane has decreased by 3%, a positive sign for the Mokopane community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Mokopane?

The most reported crimes in Mokopane are Drug-Related Crime (456 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (279 cases), Commercial Crime (252 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Mokopane compare to other areas in Waterberg (Lephalale)?

Mokopane has a crime rate of 7,718 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Waterberg (Lephalale), Cumberland is safer with a rate of 75 per 100k.

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Cumberland	30,514	17	75	A (99)
Dwaalboom	30,514	28	121	A (98)
Hoopdal	30,514	53	233	A (94)
Bulgerivier	30,514	56	246	A (93)
Rankin's Pass	30,514	58	252	A (93)
Dorset	30,514	62	272	A (92)
Roedtan	30,514	67	292	A (91)
Tuinplaas	30,514	89	390	A (89)
Rooiberg	30,514	113	495	A (86)
Rust De Winter	30,514	114	498	A (86)