Mankweng Crime Statistics

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

F7/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

4,505

-7.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

8,717

per 100k

Safety Score

7/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

68,910

Crime Breakdown — Mankweng (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	911	20.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	751	16.7%
Common assault	contact	644	14.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	463	10.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	440	9.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	408	9.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	387	8.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	364	8.1%
Common robbery	contact	268	5.9%
Rape	contact	213	4.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	205	4.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	156	3.5%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	120	2.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	92	2.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	81	1.8%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	60	1.3%
Stock Theft	property	59	1.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	56	1.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	53	1.2%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	40	0.9%
Murder	contact	39	0.9%
Kidnapping	contact	37	0.8%
Sexual Assault	contact	36	0.8%
Attempted murder	contact	31	0.7%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	21	0.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	20	0.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	17	0.4%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	16	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	11	0.2%
Carjacking	contact	8	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Mankweng Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Mankweng Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Mankweng Safe?

No, Mankweng has high crime levels.

Mankweng scores 7/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Mankweng is 8,717 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Mankweng, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+184%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-7.4%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

20% of all crime

Rank in Polokwane (Capricorn)

20/21

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Mankweng

In 2025, Mankweng recorded 4,505 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Mankweng is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 911 reported cases (20.2% of all crime in Mankweng), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 751 cases (16.7%) and Common assault at 644 cases (14.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Mankweng has decreased by 7.4%, a positive sign for the Mankweng community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Mankweng?

The most reported crimes in Mankweng are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (911 cases), Burglary at residential premises (751 cases), Common assault (644 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Mankweng has a crime rate of 8,717 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Polokwane (Capricorn), Saamboubrug is safer with a rate of 110 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Polokwane (Capricorn)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Saamboubrug	68,910	57	110	A (98)
Tolwe	68,910	65	126	A (98)
Zebediela	68,910	130	251	A (93)
Alldays	68,910	216	418	A (88)
Malipsdrift	68,910	223	431	A (87)
Morebeng	68,910	258	499	A (85)
Maleboho	68,910	354	685	A (80)
Magatle	68,910	406	785	B (78)
Phaudi	68,910	435	842	B (77)
Mogwadi	68,910	474	917	B (75)