Lebowakgomo Crime Statistics

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

F20/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,547

-9.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

4,928

per 100k

Safety Score

20/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

68,910

Crime Breakdown — Lebowakgomo (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	481	18.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	401	15.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	291	11.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	276	10.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	261	10.2%
Common assault	contact	256	10.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	215	8.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	133	5.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	127	5.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	124	4.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	116	4.6%
Common robbery	contact	97	3.8%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	89	3.5%
Rape	contact	87	3.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	72	2.8%
Stock Theft	property	57	2.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	43	1.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	39	1.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	39	1.5%
Attempted murder	contact	35	1.4%
Kidnapping	contact	28	1.1%
Murder	contact	24	0.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	24	0.9%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	23	0.9%
Sexual Assault	contact	17	0.7%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	15	0.6%
Carjacking	contact	12	0.5%
Truck hijacking	contact	5	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	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%

Lebowakgomo Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Lebowakgomo Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Lebowakgomo Safe?

No, Lebowakgomo has high crime levels.

Lebowakgomo scores 20/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Lebowakgomo is 4,928 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Lebowakgomo, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+61%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-9.8%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

19% of all crime

Rank in Polokwane (Capricorn)

18/21

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Lebowakgomo

In 2025, Lebowakgomo recorded 2,547 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Lebowakgomo is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 481 reported cases (18.9% of all crime in Lebowakgomo), followed by Drug-Related Crime at 401 cases (15.7%) and Commercial Crime at 291 cases (11.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Lebowakgomo has decreased by 9.8%, a positive sign for the Lebowakgomo community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Lebowakgomo?

The most reported crimes in Lebowakgomo are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (481 cases), Drug-Related Crime (401 cases), Commercial Crime (291 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Lebowakgomo has a crime rate of 4,928 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Polokwane (Capricorn), Saamboubrug is safer with a rate of 110 per 100k.

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