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.
Capricorn rape trend
Rape by precinct in Capricorn
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% |