Polokwane (Capricorn) Crime Statistics
Polokwane (Capricorn), Limpopo — Latest SAPS Crime Data
Total Crimes (2025)
25,690
1.7%
Crime Rate per 100k
1,775
Population
1,447,110
Precincts
21
Is Polokwane (Capricorn) Safe?
Polokwane (Capricorn) recorded a crime rate of 1,775 per 100,000 people in the latest SAPS data — 8.6% below the Limpopo provincial average of 1,942 per 100,000. Of the 21 police precincts in Polokwane (Capricorn), 12 are rated A or B (Safe to Very Safe), while 6 are rated D or F (High Risk). Crime decreased by 1.7% compared to the previous year.
Precincts in Polokwane (Capricorn)
| Precinct | Population | Crimes | Rate | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polokwane | 68,910 | 4,788 | 9,264 | F (6) |
| Mankweng | 68,910 | 4,505 | 8,717 | F (7) |
| Seshego | 68,910 | 4,156 | 8,041 | F (8) |
| Lebowakgomo | 68,910 | 2,547 | 4,928 | F (20) |
| Westenburg | 68,910 | 1,844 | 3,568 | F (31) |
| Moletlane | 68,910 | 1,153 | 2,230 | D (48) |
| Senwabarwana | 68,910 | 1,063 | 2,056 | C (51) |
| Matlala | 68,910 | 945 | 1,828 | C (54) |
| Botlokwa | 68,910 | 853 | 1,650 | C (59) |
| Sebayeng | 68,910 | 617 | 1,194 | B (68) |
Polokwane (Capricorn) Crime Trend (2018-2025)
Polokwane (Capricorn) Crime Breakdown (2025)
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