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Tolwe Crime Statistics

Tolwe Precinct |Capricorn
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Tolwe falls within the Tolwe police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics.
Tolwe is a suburb in Capricorn, Limpopo. Crime in the Tolwe precinct area (covering Tolwe) decreased 24.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 37 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 40.6% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Stock-theft (6 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest decrease (-8). 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 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 its pre-COVID level

↓ 40.6%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Tolwe precinct area (covering Tolwe) dropped 24.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024. Total crime is very low at 37 reported crimes — large percentage swings are common at low volumes.
Total crime: 92% below provincial median
Contact crime: 93% below provincial median
Property crime: 89% below provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

1

Violent crime

13

↓ 13.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

11

↑ 22.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

13

↓ 48% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Tolwe precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported 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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Other precincts in Capricorn

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Saamboubrug

28 crimes ↓ 15.9%

Zebediela

99 crimes ↑ 55.3%

Alldays

146 crimes ↓ 6.7%

Morebeng

200 crimes ↓ 6.3%

Malipsdrift

209 crimes → 0.7%

Maleboho

303 crimes ↑ 22.1%
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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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