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Botlokwa Crime Statistics

Botlokwa Precinct |Capricorn
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year 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 21.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,150 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 17% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (208 cases). All theft not mentioned elsewhere saw the biggest increase (+112). 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

1,150

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 21.6%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 17%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Botlokwa precinct area (covering Botlokwa) rose 21.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with crime levels already high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 61% above provincial median
Contact crime: 45% above provincial median
Property crime: 60% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

9

↑ 50% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

351

↑ 18.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

215

↑ 9.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

584

↑ 28.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Botlokwa precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		208
Serious assault		147
Residential burglary		99
Malicious damage		99
Drug-related crime		97
Business burglary		76
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		64
Common assault		60
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Other precincts in Capricorn

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Saamboubrug

75 crimes ↓ 2.6%

Tolwe

77 crimes ↓ 24.5%

Zebediela

164 crimes ↑ 35.5%

Alldays

280 crimes → 1.4%

Malipsdrift

331 crimes ↑ 10%

Morebeng

347 crimes → 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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