Tolwe Crime Statistics
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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 Low
in Limpopo
Reported crimes
37
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 24.6%
fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 40.6%
below 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Drug-related crime dropped significantly (-8) while Aggravated robbery increased (+4).
Crime trend by year
Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Stock-theft | 6 |
| Aggravated robbery | 5 |
| Malicious damage | 4 |
| Serious assault | 3 |
| Residential burglary | 3 |
| Common assault | 3 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 3 |
| Business burglary | 2 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock-theft | 6 | 5 | +1 |
| Aggravated robbery | 5 | 1 | +4 |
| Malicious damage | 4 | 12 | -8 |
| Serious assault | 3 | 4 | -1 |
| Residential burglary | 3 | 2 | +1 |
| Common assault | 3 | 6 | -3 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 3 | 0 | +3 |
| Business burglary | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Crimen injuria | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Kidnapping | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Murder | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Rape | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Truck hijacking | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attempted murder | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carjacking | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Common robbery | 0 | 4 | -4 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Culpable homicide | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| Drug-related crime | 0 | 8 | -8 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theft from vehicle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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