Tolwe Crime Statistics

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

A98/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

-24.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

126

per 100k

Safety Score

98/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

68,910

Crime Breakdown — Tolwe (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	35	53.8%
Stock Theft	property	8	12.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	5	7.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	5	7.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	4	6.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	4	6.2%
Common assault	contact	4	6.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	4	6.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	3	4.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	3	4.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	4.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	1	1.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	1.5%
Kidnapping	contact	1	1.5%
Murder	contact	1	1.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	1.5%
Rape	contact	1	1.5%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	1.5%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%

Tolwe Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Tolwe Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Tolwe Safe?

Yes, Tolwe is relatively safe.

Tolwe scores 98/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 126 per 100,000 people, Tolwe sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Tolwe can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-96%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-24.4%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Sexual offences detected as a result of police action

54% of all crime

Rank in Polokwane (Capricorn)

2/21

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Tolwe

In 2025, Tolwe recorded 65 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Tolwe is Sexual offences detected as a result of police action with 35 reported cases (53.8% of all crime in Tolwe), followed by Stock Theft at 8 cases (12.3%) and Commercial Crime at 5 cases (7.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Tolwe has decreased by 24.4%, a positive sign for the Tolwe community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Tolwe?

The most reported crimes in Tolwe are Sexual offences detected as a result of police action (35 cases), Stock Theft (8 cases), Commercial Crime (5 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Tolwe has a crime rate of 126 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Polokwane (Capricorn), Saamboubrug is safer with a rate of 110 per 100k.

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