Rape in Capricorn
SAPS recorded 940 rape cases across 19 Capricorn precincts in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, down 4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025. That is 24% of Limpopo's 3,933 total.
Latest quarter (Jan–Mar 2026): 236 rape cases, down 10.6% vs Jan–Mar 2025.
Ranked by precinct below.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Is rape rising or falling in Capricorn?
Which Capricorn precincts report the most rape?
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: green = improved, red = worsened, grey = within ±2%. Top 15 of 20 precincts shown; full list in the table below. Sorted by Apr 2025–Mar 2026 count.
All Capricorn precincts
| Precinct | Apr 2025–Mar 2026 | vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Mankweng | 212 | +16.5% |
| Seshego | 168 | -12% |
| Lebowakgomo | 89 | -2.2% |
| Botlokwa | 55 | +3.8% |
| Polokwane | 48 | +14.3% |
| Westenburg | 47 | -33.8% |
| Senwabarwana | 46 | -46.5% |
| Magatle | 42 | +90.9% |
| Moletlane | 33 | -29.8% |
| Maleboho | 32 | +3.2% |
| Mashashane | 32 | +14.3% |
| Matlala | 32 | -30.4% |
| Phaudi | 28 | +1300% |
| Sebayeng | 28 | -41.7% |
| Mogwadi | 24 | 0% |
| Malipsdrift | 14 | +180% |
| Morebeng | 7 | 0% |
| Alldays | 2 | 0% |
| Tolwe | 1 | 0% |
| Saamboubrug | 0 | -100% |