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Dalmada Crime Statistics

Polokwane Precinct |Capricorn
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Dalmada falls within the Polokwane police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Annadale, Bendor, Broadlands, Fauna Park, Flora Park and 13 more.
Dalmada is a suburb in Capricorn, Limpopo. Crime in the Polokwane precinct area (covering Dalmada) 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

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 its pre-COVID level

↓ 15.2%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Polokwane precinct area (covering Dalmada) has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).
Total crime: 782% above provincial median
Contact crime: 399% above provincial median
Property crime: 1042% 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

↑ 28.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

1,206

↑ 4.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

1,536

↓ 9.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

3,569

↑ 1.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

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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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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Compare Dalmada

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Other suburbs served by Polokwane police station

19 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Dalmada.

AnnadaleBendorBroadlandsFauna ParkFlora ParkHospital ParkIvy ParkIvydaleLadannaMoregloedNirvanaPenina ParkPolokwaneSouthern GatewaySter ParkThornhillWelgelegenWoodlands
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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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