Mogwadi Crime Statistics

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

B75/100

Safe

Total Crimes

474

-20.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

917

per 100k

Safety Score

75/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

68,910

Crime Breakdown — Mogwadi (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	104	21.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	99	20.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	80	16.9%
Common assault	contact	69	14.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	55	11.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	49	10.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	21	4.4%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	21	4.4%
Common robbery	contact	20	4.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	19	4.0%
Rape	contact	17	3.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	16	3.4%
Stock Theft	property	12	2.5%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	8	1.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	7	1.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	7	1.5%
Attempted murder	contact	4	0.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	4	0.8%
Murder	contact	4	0.8%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	4	0.8%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	0.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	0.6%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.2%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Mogwadi Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Mogwadi Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Mogwadi Safe?

Yes, Mogwadi is relatively safe.

Mogwadi scores 75/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 917 per 100,000 people, Mogwadi sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Mogwadi can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-70%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-20.2%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

22% of all crime

Rank in Polokwane (Capricorn)

10/21

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Mogwadi

In 2025, Mogwadi recorded 474 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Mogwadi is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 104 reported cases (21.9% of all crime in Mogwadi), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 99 cases (20.9%) and Burglary at residential premises at 80 cases (16.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Mogwadi has decreased by 20.2%, a positive sign for the Mogwadi community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Mogwadi?

The most reported crimes in Mogwadi are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (104 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (99 cases), Burglary at residential premises (80 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Mogwadi has a crime rate of 917 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Polokwane (Capricorn), Saamboubrug is safer with a rate of 110 per 100k.

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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)
Mashashane	68,910	601	1,162	B (69)