Westenburg Crime Statistics

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

F31/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,844

+5.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,568

per 100k

Safety Score

31/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

68,910

Crime Breakdown — Westenburg (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	449	24.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	203	11.0%
Common assault	contact	195	10.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	184	10.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	180	9.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	171	9.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	165	8.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	145	7.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	133	7.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	129	7.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	108	5.9%
Common robbery	contact	55	3.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	47	2.5%
Rape	contact	44	2.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	36	2.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	28	1.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	27	1.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	21	1.1%
Stock Theft	property	21	1.1%
Attempted murder	contact	20	1.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	20	1.1%
Murder	contact	16	0.9%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	15	0.8%
Sexual Assault	contact	11	0.6%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	9	0.5%
Kidnapping	contact	8	0.4%
Carjacking	contact	7	0.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	7	0.4%
Truck hijacking	contact	3	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%

Westenburg Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Westenburg Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Westenburg Safe?

No, Westenburg has high crime levels.

Westenburg scores 31/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Westenburg is 3,568 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Westenburg, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+16%

Above average

Year-on-Year

+5.4%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

24% of all crime

Rank in Polokwane (Capricorn)

17/21

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Westenburg

In 2025, Westenburg recorded 1,844 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Westenburg is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 449 reported cases (24.3% of all crime in Westenburg), followed by Commercial Crime at 203 cases (11.0%) and Common assault at 195 cases (10.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Westenburg has increased by 5.4%, indicating a worsening trend for the Westenburg area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Westenburg?

The most reported crimes in Westenburg are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (449 cases), Commercial Crime (203 cases), Common assault (195 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Westenburg has a crime rate of 3,568 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Polokwane (Capricorn), Saamboubrug is safer with a rate of 110 per 100k.

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