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Polokwane Precinct

Capricorn|19 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Polokwane remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 6,311 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 15.2% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Commercial crime (1173 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+206). 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

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All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.

AnnadaleBendorBroadlandsDalmadaFauna ParkFlora ParkHospital ParkIvy ParkIvydaleLadannaMoregloedNirvanaPenina ParkPolokwaneSouthern GatewaySter ParkThornhillWelgelegenWoodlands

Crime volume

Very High

in Limpopo

Reported crimes

6,311

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 1%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 15.2%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Polokwane has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Polokwane precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Commercial crime		1,173
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		1,093
Theft from vehicle		899
Aggravated robbery		412
Common assault		341
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		319
Business burglary		317
Shoplifting		292
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Commercial crime1,1731,166+7
All theft not mentioned elsewhere1,0931,285-192
Theft from vehicle899897+2
Aggravated robbery412388+24
Common assault341358-17
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs319113+206
Business burglary317362-45
Shoplifting292402-110
Residential burglary255387-132
Drug-related crime237231+6
Common robbery222171+51
Malicious damage209159+50
Serious assault135153-18
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action13359+74
Vehicle theft5240+12
Rape4842+6
Crimen injuria4031+9
Culpable homicide3736+1
Kidnapping24240
Sexual assault2110+11
Attempted murder1821-3
Stock-theft1316-3
Murder97+2
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition711-4
Attempted sexual offences24-2
Arson110
Contact sexual offences110
Neglect and ill-treatment of children10+1
Abduction01-1
Public violence000
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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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