Senwabarwana Crime Statistics

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

C51/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

1,063

+9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,056

per 100k

Safety Score

51/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

68,910

Crime Breakdown — Senwabarwana (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	224	21.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	160	15.1%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	128	12.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	121	11.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	89	8.4%
Stock Theft	property	89	8.4%
Common assault	contact	87	8.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	80	7.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	65	6.1%
Shoplifting	other-serious	53	5.0%
Rape	contact	41	3.9%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	41	3.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	36	3.4%
Common robbery	contact	36	3.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	25	2.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	25	2.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	20	1.9%
Attempted murder	contact	19	1.8%
Murder	contact	19	1.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	13	1.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	9	0.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	8	0.8%
Kidnapping	contact	8	0.8%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	7	0.7%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	0.3%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.1%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Senwabarwana Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Senwabarwana Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Senwabarwana Safe?

Senwabarwana has moderate safety levels.

Senwabarwana scores 51/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Senwabarwana is 2,056 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Senwabarwana, especially at night.

vs National Average

-33%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+9%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

21% of all crime

Rank in Polokwane (Capricorn)

15/21

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Senwabarwana

In 2025, Senwabarwana recorded 1,063 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Senwabarwana is Drug-Related Crime with 224 reported cases (21.1% of all crime in Senwabarwana), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 160 cases (15.1%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 128 cases (12.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Senwabarwana has increased by 9%, indicating a worsening trend for the Senwabarwana area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Senwabarwana?

The most reported crimes in Senwabarwana are Drug-Related Crime (224 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (160 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (128 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Senwabarwana has a crime rate of 2,056 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)