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Botlokwa Crime Statistics

Botlokwa Precinct |Capricorn
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Botlokwa falls within the Botlokwa police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics.
Botlokwa is a suburb in Capricorn, Limpopo. Crime in the Botlokwa precinct area (covering Botlokwa) increased 10.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 665 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 25.7% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (106 cases). Malicious damage saw the biggest increase (+40). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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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 its pre-COVID level

↓ 25.7%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Botlokwa precinct area (covering Botlokwa) rose 10.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with crime levels already high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 49% above provincial median
Contact crime: 36% above provincial median
Property crime: 50% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

8

↑ 166.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

256

↑ 15.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

157

↓ 1.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

252

↑ 14.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Botlokwa precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported 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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Other precincts in Capricorn

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Saamboubrug

28 crimes ↓ 15.9%

Tolwe

37 crimes ↓ 24.6%

Zebediela

99 crimes ↑ 55.3%

Alldays

146 crimes ↓ 6.7%

Morebeng

200 crimes ↓ 6.3%

Malipsdrift

209 crimes → 0.7%
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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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