Morebeng Crime Statistics

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

A85/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

258

-5.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

499

per 100k

Safety Score

85/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

68,910

Crime Breakdown — Morebeng (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	117	45.3%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	43	16.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	40	15.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	32	12.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	23	8.9%
Common assault	contact	13	5.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	11	4.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	9	3.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	8	3.1%
Rape	contact	8	3.1%
Stock Theft	property	7	2.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	5	1.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	1.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	4	1.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	1.6%
Attempted murder	contact	3	1.2%
Common robbery	contact	3	1.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	1.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	3	1.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.4%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.4%
Murder	contact	1	0.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.4%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Morebeng Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Morebeng Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Morebeng Safe?

Yes, Morebeng is relatively safe.

Morebeng scores 85/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 499 per 100,000 people, Morebeng sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Morebeng can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-84%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-5.8%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

45% of all crime

Rank in Polokwane (Capricorn)

6/21

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Morebeng

In 2025, Morebeng recorded 258 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Morebeng is Drug-Related Crime with 117 reported cases (45.3% of all crime in Morebeng), followed by Sexual offences detected as a result of police action at 43 cases (16.7%) and Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 40 cases (15.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Morebeng has decreased by 5.8%, a positive sign for the Morebeng community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Morebeng?

The most reported crimes in Morebeng are Drug-Related Crime (117 cases), Sexual offences detected as a result of police action (43 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (40 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Morebeng has a crime rate of 499 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)
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)
Mashashane	68,910	601	1,162	B (69)