Capricorn Crime Statistics
Capricorn has 21 SAPS precincts covering 42 suburbs. In Apr–Jun 2026 they recorded 7,907 reported crimes, including 2,338 contact (violent) and 1,501 property crimes; the largest categories were All theft not mentioned elsewhere (1,442), Residential burglary (713), Commercial crime (697). 9 precincts reported fewer crimes than in Apr–Jun 2025; 11 reported more. SAPS publishes counts per precinct, not a crime rate per resident, and larger precincts serve more residents. Source: SAPS quarterly release.
Violent crimes
2,338
Apr–Jun 2026
Property crimes
1,501
Apr–Jun 2026
Improving
9
precincts with fewer crimes
Worsening
11
precincts with more crimes
Updated · SAPS Q1 2026-27 release
Crime by category in Capricorn
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How much crime is reported in each Capricorn precinct?
Total reported crimes (Apr–Jun 2026). Colour shows trend vs Apr–Jun 2025.
| Precinct | Reported count | Change vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Mankweng | 1,469 | ↑5.7% |
| Polokwane | 1,361 | ↓14.2% |
| Seshego | 1,343 | ↑2.4% |
| Lebowakgomo | 771 | ↑8% |
| Westenburg | 562 | →0.9% |
| Moletlane | 326 | ↓23.7% |
| Senwabarwana | 301 | ↓10.9% |
| Matlala | 280 | ↓7.6% |
| Botlokwa | 273 | ↑25.2% |
| Mogwadi | 181 | ↑37.1% |
| Sebayeng | 177 | ↓18.8% |
| Mashashane | 165 | ↓8.3% |
| Magatle | 164 | ↑28.1% |
| Phaudi | 117 | ↓15.2% |
| Maleboho | 101 | ↑20.2% |
| Morebeng | 90 | ↑13.9% |
| Alldays | 72 | ↑33.3% |
| Malipsdrift | 69 | ↑19% |
| Zebediela | 52 | ↑30% |
| Tolwe | 17 | ↓32% |
| Saamboubrug | 16 | ↓15.8% |
Bar = total crimes · ↓ improving · ↑ worsening · → stable (vs Apr–Jun 2025)
All SAPS precincts in Capricorn
Alldays
Botlokwa
Lebowakgomo
Magatle
Maleboho
Malipsdrift
Mankweng
Mashashane
Matlala
Mogwadi
Moletlane
Morebeng
Phaudi
Polokwane
Saamboubrug
Sebayeng
Senwabarwana
Seshego
Tolwe
Westenburg
Zebediela
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Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics (Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025). Methodology · Disclaimer
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.