Malipsdrift Crime Statistics

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

A87/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

223

-10.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

431

per 100k

Safety Score

87/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

68,910

Crime Breakdown — Malipsdrift (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	65	29.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	51	22.9%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	33	14.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	25	11.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	17	7.6%
Common assault	contact	13	5.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	13	5.8%
Rape	contact	12	5.4%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	9	4.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	8	3.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	7	3.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	7	3.1%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	5	2.2%
Stock Theft	property	5	2.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	4	1.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	4	1.8%
Arson	contact-related	3	1.3%
Common robbery	contact	3	1.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	1.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	1.3%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.4%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.4%
Murder	contact	1	0.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	0.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.4%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	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%
Sexual Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Malipsdrift Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Malipsdrift Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Malipsdrift Safe?

Yes, Malipsdrift is relatively safe.

Malipsdrift scores 87/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 431 per 100,000 people, Malipsdrift sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Malipsdrift can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-86%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-10.4%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

29% of all crime

Rank in Polokwane (Capricorn)

5/21

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Malipsdrift

In 2025, Malipsdrift recorded 223 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Malipsdrift is Drug-Related Crime with 65 reported cases (29.1% of all crime in Malipsdrift), followed by Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 51 cases (22.9%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 33 cases (14.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Malipsdrift has decreased by 10.4%, a positive sign for the Malipsdrift community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Malipsdrift?

The most reported crimes in Malipsdrift are Drug-Related Crime (65 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (51 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (33 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Malipsdrift has a crime rate of 431 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Polokwane (Capricorn), Saamboubrug is safer with a rate of 110 per 100k.

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