Maleboho Crime Statistics

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

A80/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

354

+22.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

685

per 100k

Safety Score

80/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

68,910

Crime Breakdown — Maleboho (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	73	20.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	41	11.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	41	11.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	40	11.3%
Common assault	contact	37	10.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	33	9.3%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	33	9.3%
Rape	contact	32	9.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	28	7.9%
Stock Theft	property	28	7.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	16	4.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	13	3.7%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	8	2.3%
Common robbery	contact	7	2.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	7	2.0%
Murder	contact	5	1.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	1.4%
Attempted murder	contact	4	1.1%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.8%
Carjacking	contact	3	0.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	0.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	0.8%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	0.8%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.3%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	0.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.3%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Maleboho Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Maleboho Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Maleboho Safe?

Yes, Maleboho is relatively safe.

Maleboho scores 80/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 685 per 100,000 people, Maleboho sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Maleboho can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-78%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+22.9%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

21% of all crime

Rank in Polokwane (Capricorn)

7/21

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Maleboho

In 2025, Maleboho recorded 354 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Maleboho is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 73 reported cases (20.6% of all crime in Maleboho), followed by Burglary at non-residential premises at 41 cases (11.6%) and Malicious damage to property at 41 cases (11.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Maleboho has increased by 22.9%, indicating a worsening trend for the Maleboho area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Maleboho?

The most reported crimes in Maleboho are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (73 cases), Burglary at non-residential premises (41 cases), Malicious damage to property (41 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Maleboho has a crime rate of 685 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Polokwane (Capricorn), Saamboubrug is safer with a rate of 110 per 100k.

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