Polokwane Crime Statistics

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

F6/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

4,788

+0.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

9,264

per 100k

Safety Score

6/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

68,910

Crime Breakdown — Polokwane (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	1,177	24.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	1,116	23.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	911	19.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	377	7.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	348	7.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	343	7.2%
Common assault	contact	328	6.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	292	6.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	255	5.3%
Common robbery	contact	211	4.4%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	208	4.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	207	4.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	139	2.9%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	133	2.8%
Rape	contact	52	1.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	48	1.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	40	0.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	37	0.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	33	0.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	24	0.5%
Kidnapping	contact	21	0.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	21	0.4%
Attempted murder	contact	17	0.4%
Stock Theft	property	15	0.3%
Carjacking	contact	11	0.2%
Murder	contact	11	0.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	0.1%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.0%
Abduction	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%

Polokwane Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Polokwane Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Polokwane Safe?

No, Polokwane has high crime levels.

Polokwane scores 6/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Polokwane is 9,264 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Polokwane, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+202%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+0.1%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

25% of all crime

Rank in Polokwane (Capricorn)

21/21

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Polokwane

In 2025, Polokwane recorded 4,788 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Polokwane is Commercial Crime with 1,177 reported cases (24.6% of all crime in Polokwane), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 1,116 cases (23.3%) and Theft out of or from motor vehicle at 911 cases (19.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Polokwane has increased by 0.1%, indicating a worsening trend for the Polokwane area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Polokwane?

The most reported crimes in Polokwane are Commercial Crime (1,177 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (1,116 cases), Theft out of or from motor vehicle (911 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Polokwane has a crime rate of 9,264 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)