Capricorn Crime Statistics

Capricorn has 21 SAPS precincts covering 42 suburbs. In Apr 2025–Mar 2026, 10,309 contact crimes and 6,606 property crimes were reported. 9 precincts reported fewer total crimes than the prior year; 7 reported more. Raw counts are not adjusted for population — larger precincts serve more residents. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

Violent crimes

10,309

Apr 2025–Mar 2026

Property crimes

6,606

Apr 2025–Mar 2026

Improving

precincts with fewer crimes

Worsening

precincts with more crimes

Updated 29 May 2026 · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime by category in Capricorn

See how each crime type ranks across Capricorn precincts.

↓ Most improved

Tolwe↓ 24.5%Sebayeng↓ 24.3%Matlala↓ 22.2%

↑ Most worsened

Phaudi↑ 367.2%Zebediela↑ 35.5%Botlokwa↑ 21.6%

How much crime is reported in each Capricorn precinct?

Total reported crimes (Apr 2025–Mar 2026). Colour shows trend vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Total reported crimes by precinct in this district, Apr 2025–Mar 2026
Precinct	Reported count	Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Polokwane	6,311	→1%
Mankweng	5,950	↓5.2%
Seshego	5,580	→1.3%
Lebowakgomo	3,410	↓7.6%
Westenburg	2,400	→0.3%
Moletlane	1,434	↓4.3%
Senwabarwana	1,398	↑4%
Matlala	1,226	↓22.2%
Botlokwa	1,150	↑21.6%
Sebayeng	836	↓24.3%
Mashashane	757	↓2.8%
Mogwadi	647	↓9.6%
Magatle	558	↑4.3%
Phaudi	556	↑367.2%
Maleboho	473	↑16.2%
Morebeng	347	→0%
Malipsdrift	331	↑10%
Alldays	280	→1.4%
Zebediela	164	↑35.5%
Tolwe	77	↓24.5%
Saamboubrug	75	↓2.6%

Bar = total crimes · ↓ improving · ↑ worsening · → stable (vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025)

All SAPS precincts in Capricorn

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Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics (Apr 2025–Mar 2026 vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025). Methodology · Disclaimer

This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.