Moletlane Crime Statistics

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

D48/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

1,153

+3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,230

per 100k

Safety Score

48/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

68,910

Crime Breakdown — Moletlane (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	235	20.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	195	16.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	185	16.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	171	14.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	99	8.6%
Common assault	contact	97	8.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	80	6.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	49	4.2%
Common robbery	contact	47	4.1%
Rape	contact	37	3.2%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	37	3.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	36	3.1%
Shoplifting	other-serious	35	3.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	35	3.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	29	2.5%
Stock Theft	property	29	2.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	28	2.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	21	1.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	17	1.5%
Murder	contact	13	1.1%
Attempted murder	contact	12	1.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	11	1.0%
Kidnapping	contact	9	0.8%
Arson	contact-related	8	0.7%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	7	0.6%
Carjacking	contact	4	0.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	4	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	0.3%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Moletlane Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Moletlane Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Moletlane Safe?

Moletlane has moderate safety levels.

Moletlane scores 48/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Moletlane is 2,230 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Moletlane, especially at night.

vs National Average

-27%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+3%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

20% of all crime

Rank in Polokwane (Capricorn)

16/21

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Moletlane

In 2025, Moletlane recorded 1,153 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Moletlane is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 235 reported cases (20.4% of all crime in Moletlane), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 195 cases (16.9%) and Drug-Related Crime at 185 cases (16.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Moletlane has increased by 3%, indicating a worsening trend for the Moletlane area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Moletlane?

The most reported crimes in Moletlane are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (235 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (195 cases), Drug-Related Crime (185 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Moletlane has a crime rate of 2,230 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Polokwane (Capricorn), Saamboubrug is safer with a rate of 110 per 100k.

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