Highest Crime in Limpopo

Top 48 cities ranked by highest crime

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All Countries · South Africa · Limpopo

Highest Crime — Limpopo

1 Elandskraal 43.7 per 1K

2 Malamulele 43.7 per 1K

3 Northam 43.7 per 1K

4 Namakgale 43.7 per 1K

5 Lenyenye 43.7 per 1K

6 Tukakgomo 43.7 per 1K

7 Ga-Kgapane 43.7 per 1K

8 Ka-Mhinga 43.7 per 1K

9 Mankoeng 43.7 per 1K

10 Bochum 43.7 per 1K

11 Sebayeng 43.7 per 1K

12 Hluvukani 43.7 per 1K

13 Thulamahashi 43.7 per 1K

14 Welverdiend 43.7 per 1K

15 Mathibela 43.7 per 1K

16 Merry Pebble Stream 43.7 per 1K

17 Lillydale 43.7 per 1K

18 Justicia 43.7 per 1K

19 Nthabalala 43.7 per 1K

20 Tshandama 43.7 per 1K

21 Ludlow 43.7 per 1K

22 Senwamokgope 43.7 per 1K

23 GaSekhaolelo 43.7 per 1K

24 Babirwa 43.7 per 1K

25 Dwarsloop 43.7 per 1K

26 Phalaborwa 43.7 per 1K

27 Thohoyandou 43.7 per 1K

28 Mokopane 43.7 per 1K

29 Bela Bela 43.7 per 1K

30 Louis Trichardt 43.7 per 1K

31 Nkowakowa 43.7 per 1K

32 Musina 43.7 per 1K

33 Modimolle 43.7 per 1K

34 Mankweng 43.7 per 1K

35 Lebowakgomo 43.7 per 1K

36 Giyani 43.7 per 1K

37 Polokwane 43.7 per 1K

38 Thabazimbi 43.7 per 1K

39 Acornhoek 43.7 per 1K

40 Marapong 43.7 per 1K

41 Mookgophong 43.7 per 1K

42 Praktiseer 43.7 per 1K

43 Amandelbult 43.7 per 1K

44 Duiwelskloof 43.7 per 1K

45 Lephalale 43.7 per 1K

46 Vaalwater 43.7 per 1K

47 Tshitereke 43.7 per 1K

48 Tzaneen 43.7 per 1K

Cities with the highest crime rates in Limpopo face public safety challenges that affect residents' quality of life and economic development. Elandskraal has 43.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents.

High crime rates are often linked to economic factors including poverty, unemployment, income inequality, and limited access to education and social services. Addressing crime effectively requires tackling these underlying root causes alongside traditional law enforcement approaches.

Many cities on this list are actively implementing comprehensive safety strategies including community policing, violence intervention programs, youth mentorship, and economic development initiatives aimed at reducing the conditions that contribute to criminal activity.

Did You Know?

1. The violent crime rate in Elandskraal is 10.9x the national average.
2. Crime rates have been declining nationally for decades — even cities on this list have generally seen improvements over time.
3. Violent crime is heavily concentrated in specific neighborhoods — most areas within these cities are considerably safer than the citywide statistics suggest.

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