Magatle Crime Statistics

Magatle, Polokwane (Capricorn), Limpopo — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B78/100

Safe

Total Crimes

406

+6.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

785

per 100k

Safety Score

78/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

68,910

Crime Breakdown — Magatle (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	84	20.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	61	15.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	53	13.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	49	12.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	45	11.1%
Rape	contact	45	11.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	37	9.1%
Stock Theft	property	32	7.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	31	7.6%
Common assault	contact	20	4.9%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	15	3.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	12	3.0%
Common robbery	contact	9	2.2%
Murder	contact	9	2.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	8	2.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	1.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	5	1.2%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	0.7%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	0.7%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	0.7%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.2%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Magatle Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Magatle Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Magatle Safe?

Yes, Magatle is relatively safe.

Magatle scores 78/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 785 per 100,000 people, Magatle sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Magatle can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-74%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+6.6%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

21% of all crime

Rank in Polokwane (Capricorn)

8/21

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Magatle

In 2025, Magatle recorded 406 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Magatle is Drug-Related Crime with 84 reported cases (20.7% of all crime in Magatle), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 61 cases (15.0%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 53 cases (13.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Magatle has increased by 6.6%, indicating a worsening trend for the Magatle area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Magatle?

The most reported crimes in Magatle are Drug-Related Crime (84 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (61 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (53 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Magatle compare to other areas in Polokwane (Capricorn)?

Magatle has a crime rate of 785 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Polokwane (Capricorn), Saamboubrug is safer with a rate of 110 per 100k.

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Maleboho	68,910	354	685	A (80)
Phaudi	68,910	435	842	B (77)
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