Capricorn Crime Insights
What the data reveals for 21 precincts in Capricorn
District Overview
The big picture for Capricorn
Capricorn has 21 police precincts reporting a combined 7,907 crimes in Apr–Jun 2026. Of these, 9 precincts are improving, 11 are worsening, and 1 are stable.
7.9k
Total crimes
9
Improving
11
Worsening
1
Stable
District total change
-1.3%
vs Apr–Jun 2025
Province total change
-3.6%
Limpopo, vs Apr–Jun 2025
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. 21 precincts in Capricorn.
Top Improvers & Worseners
Which precincts in Capricorn are moving the most?
Of 21 precincts, 9 saw crime decrease and 11 saw crime increase vs Apr–Jun 2025. Here are the most significant movers.
Ranked among precincts with at least 50 crimes a year earlier, leaving out stations next to one that opened in the last two years (their change may be a boundary change).
Biggest decreases
Biggest increases
Five-year trajectories
| Precinct | Change since 2018/19 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Magatle | -43.0% | improved |
| Tolwe | -26.0% | improved |
| Westenburg | -22.8% | improved |
| Botlokwa | -17.0% | improved |
| Matlala | -16.6% | improved |
| Polokwane | -15.2% | improved |
| Morebeng | -9.2% | improved |
| Lebowakgomo | +2.2% | worsened |
| Mankweng | +4.3% | worsened |
| Sebayeng | +7.2% | worsened |
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics. Change: Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. Five-year change compares 2018/19 with the latest complete year; stations that opened since, or lost area when a neighbouring station opened, show none.
Precinct Rankings
All 21 precincts ranked by total crime
From the quietest to the busiest — every precinct in Capricorn ranked by total reported crime for the latest period.
| # | Precinct | Total | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saamboubrug | 16 | ↓ 19 → 16 |
| 2 | Tolwe | 17 | ↓ 25 → 17 |
| 3 | Zebediela | 52 | ↑ 40 → 52 |
| 4 | Malipsdrift | 69 | ↑ 19% |
| 5 | Alldays | 72 | ↑ 33.3% |
| 6 | Morebeng | 90 | ↑ 13.9% |
| 7 | Maleboho | 101 | ↑ 20.2% |
| 8 | Phaudi | 117 | ↓ 15.2% |
| 9 | Magatle | 164 | ↑ 28.1% |
| 10 | Mashashane | 165 | ↓ 8.3% |
| 11 | Sebayeng | 177 | ↓ 18.8% |
| 12 | Mogwadi | 181 | ↑ 37.1% |
| 13 | Botlokwa | 273 | ↑ 25.2% |
| 14 | Matlala | 280 | ↓ 7.6% |
| 15 | Senwabarwana | 301 | ↓ 10.9% |
| 16 | Moletlane | 326 | ↓ 23.7% |
| 17 | Westenburg | 562 | → 0.9% |
| 18 | Lebowakgomo | 771 | ↑ 8% |
| 19 | Seshego | 1,343 | ↑ 2.4% |
| 20 | Polokwane | 1,361 | ↓ 14.2% |
| 21 | Mankweng | 1,469 | ↑ 5.7% |
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. Ranked by total reported crimes.
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Data Sources & Methodology
- Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, publicly available at saps.gov.za
- Analysis covers 21 precincts in Capricorn, Limpopo
- Change compares Apr–Jun 2026 with Apr–Jun 2025
- SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Under-reporting varies by area and crime type. How much crime goes unreported? →
- This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
- Full methodology →