Botlokwa Crime Statistics

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

C59/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

853

+17.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,650

per 100k

Safety Score

59/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

68,910

Crime Breakdown — Botlokwa (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	205	24.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	141	16.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	105	12.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	97	11.4%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	88	10.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	72	8.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	69	8.1%
Common assault	contact	57	6.7%
Rape	contact	57	6.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	44	5.2%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	23	2.7%
Common robbery	contact	20	2.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	20	2.3%
Stock Theft	property	19	2.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	17	2.0%
Kidnapping	contact	15	1.8%
Murder	contact	11	1.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	9	1.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	9	1.1%
Sexual Assault	contact	9	1.1%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	8	0.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	8	0.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	8	0.9%
Attempted murder	contact	7	0.8%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.5%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.4%
Carjacking	contact	3	0.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	0.4%
Abduction	contact	1	0.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.1%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.1%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%

Botlokwa Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Botlokwa Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Botlokwa Safe?

Botlokwa has moderate safety levels.

Botlokwa scores 59/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Botlokwa is 1,650 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Botlokwa, especially at night.

vs National Average

-46%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+17.2%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

24% of all crime

Rank in Polokwane (Capricorn)

13/21

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Botlokwa

In 2025, Botlokwa recorded 853 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Botlokwa is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 205 reported cases (24.0% of all crime in Botlokwa), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 141 cases (16.5%) and Malicious damage to property at 105 cases (12.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Botlokwa has increased by 17.2%, indicating a worsening trend for the Botlokwa area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Botlokwa?

The most reported crimes in Botlokwa are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (205 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (141 cases), Malicious damage to property (105 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Botlokwa has a crime rate of 1,650 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Polokwane (Capricorn), Saamboubrug is safer with a rate of 110 per 100k.

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