Question 1

Is Penina Park safe to live in?

Accepted Answer

The Polokwane precinct (covering Penina Park) recorded 3,017 serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025 — roughly stable vs Apr–Dec 2024. 8 murders were reported. It sits in the "Very High" crime-volume tier for Limpopo precincts. Nationally, it sits in the "Very High" crime-volume tier across all 1,170 SA precincts. SafeSuburb presents SAPS figures as published — we do not rate suburbs safe or unsafe. SAPS reports crime at precinct level, not per suburb, so all suburbs in this precinct share the same data.

Question 2

What is the crime rate in Penina Park?

Accepted Answer

The Polokwane precinct (covering Penina Park) reported 3,017 serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025 (3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025)), including 896 violent crimes and 1178 property crimes. 8 murders were reported. Crime is roughly stable vs Apr–Dec 2024.

Question 3

Has crime in Penina Park increased or decreased?

Accepted Answer

Crime in the Polokwane precinct (covering Penina Park) has remained broadly stable (within ±2%) vs Apr–Dec 2024. The precinct reported 3,017 serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, compared to the same period in the previous financial year.

Question 4

What is the most common crime in Penina Park?

Accepted Answer

The most frequently reported crime in Penina Park (Polokwane precinct) is Theft from vehicle, with 683 cases reported in Apr–Dec 2025. This is followed by Aggravated robbery (310 cases).

Question 5

What police station covers Penina Park?

Accepted Answer

Penina Park is covered by the Polokwane police station (SAPS). Other suburbs in this precinct include Annadale, Bendor, Broadlands, Dalmada, Fauna Park.

Question 6

Where is Penina Park located?

Accepted Answer

Penina Park is a suburb in Capricorn, Limpopo. It is served by the Polokwane SAPS police station.

Question 7

Which suburbs share crime data with Penina Park?

Accepted Answer

Penina Park falls within the Polokwane police precinct, which also covers: Annadale, Bendor, Broadlands, Dalmada, Fauna Park, Flora Park, Hospital Park, Ivy Park, Ivydale, Ladanna, Moregloed, Nirvana, Polokwane, Southern Gateway, Ster Park, Thornhill, Welgelegen, Woodlands. SAPS reports crime at precinct level, so all these suburbs share the same crime statistics as Penina Park.

Crime category	Reported count
Theft from vehicle	683
Aggravated robbery	310
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	283
Business burglary	257
Common assault	246
Shoplifting	219
Residential burglary	191
Common robbery	158

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