Matlala Crime Statistics

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

C54/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

945

-25.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,828

per 100k

Safety Score

54/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

68,910

Crime Breakdown — Matlala (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	291	30.8%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	120	12.7%
Common assault	contact	97	10.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	88	9.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	84	8.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	81	8.6%
Stock Theft	property	72	7.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	68	7.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	61	6.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	61	6.5%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	52	5.5%
Rape	contact	33	3.5%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	25	2.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	21	2.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	15	1.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	12	1.3%
Common robbery	contact	9	1.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	9	1.0%
Attempted murder	contact	8	0.8%
Kidnapping	contact	8	0.8%
Murder	contact	8	0.8%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	7	0.7%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	5	0.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	0.5%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	0.4%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.3%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.1%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Matlala Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Matlala Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Matlala Safe?

Matlala has moderate safety levels.

Matlala scores 54/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Matlala is 1,828 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Matlala, especially at night.

vs National Average

-40%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-25.5%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

31% of all crime

Rank in Polokwane (Capricorn)

14/21

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Matlala

In 2025, Matlala recorded 945 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Matlala is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 291 reported cases (30.8% of all crime in Matlala), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 120 cases (12.7%) and Common assault at 97 cases (10.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Matlala has decreased by 25.5%, a positive sign for the Matlala community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Matlala?

The most reported crimes in Matlala are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (291 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (120 cases), Common assault (97 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Matlala has a crime rate of 1,828 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Polokwane (Capricorn), Saamboubrug is safer with a rate of 110 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Polokwane (Capricorn)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Saamboubrug	68,910	57	110	A (98)
Tolwe	68,910	65	126	A (98)
Zebediela	68,910	130	251	A (93)
Alldays	68,910	216	418	A (88)
Malipsdrift	68,910	223	431	A (87)
Morebeng	68,910	258	499	A (85)
Maleboho	68,910	354	685	A (80)
Magatle	68,910	406	785	B (78)
Phaudi	68,910	435	842	B (77)
Mogwadi	68,910	474	917	B (75)