Botlokwa Crime Statistics
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About this data
These are raw crime counts from SAPS — not adjusted for population. Areas with more residents will naturally report more crimes. The most reliable indicator is the trend over time, which compares this area against its own history. Learn more
Crime volume
High
in Limpopo · Moderate nationally
Reported crimes
665
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↑ 10.5%
more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 25.7%
below 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Drug-related crime dropped significantly (-16) while Malicious damage increased (+40).
Crime trend by year
Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 106 |
| Malicious damage | 79 |
| Residential burglary | 73 |
| Drug-related crime | 66 |
| Business burglary | 54 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 52 |
| Common assault | 43 |
| Rape | 43 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 106 | 83 | +23 |
| Malicious damage | 79 | 39 | +40 |
| Residential burglary | 73 | 70 | +3 |
| Drug-related crime | 66 | 82 | -16 |
| Business burglary | 54 | 51 | +3 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 52 | 37 | +15 |
| Common assault | 43 | 36 | +7 |
| Rape | 43 | 30 | +13 |
| Aggravated robbery | 29 | 45 | -16 |
| Common robbery | 15 | 18 | -3 |
| Theft from vehicle | 15 | 21 | -6 |
| Stock-theft | 14 | 16 | -2 |
| Kidnapping | 11 | 4 | +7 |
| Murder | 8 | 3 | +5 |
| Culpable homicide | 7 | 13 | -6 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 7 | 12 | -5 |
| Sexual assault | 7 | 4 | +3 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 6 | 10 | -4 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 6 | 3 | +3 |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 10 | -4 |
| Attempted murder | 5 | 3 | +2 |
| Contact sexual offences | 3 | 0 | +3 |
| Arson | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Carjacking | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Crimen injuria | 2 | 3 | -1 |
| Abduction | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle theft | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Truck hijacking | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Data Sources & Notes
- Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics
- SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Crime reporting rates vary by area.
- This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
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