Botswana Police Service Statistics
Comprehensive crime data and law enforcement statistics for Botswana
Annual Crime Overview 2024
12,458
Total Cases Reported
↓ 8% from 2023
4,237
Cases Resolved
↑ 12% clearance rate
76%
Detection Rate
↑ 5% from 2023
2,891
Arrests Made
↑ 15% from 2023
Crime Statistics by Category
? Violent Crimes
Murder & Homicide
87
Cases reported
↓ 15% from previous year
Assault & GBV
2,456
Cases reported
↓ 8% from previous year
Robbery
1,234
Cases reported
↑ 5% from previous year
Sexual Offenses
789
Cases reported
↓ 12% from previous year
? Property Crimes
Burglary
3,456
Cases reported
↓ 10% from previous year
Theft
4,123
Cases reported
↑ 3% from previous year
Vehicle Theft
567
Cases reported
↓ 18% from previous year
Stock Theft
234
Cases reported
↑ 7% from previous year
? Economic Crimes
Fraud
1,023
Cases reported
↑ 22% from previous year
Cyber Crime
456
Cases reported
↑ 45% from previous year
Money Laundering
78
Cases investigated
↓ 5% from previous year
Corruption
145
Cases reported
↑ 8% from previous year
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Statistics by Region
| Region | Total Cases | Violent Crimes | Property Crimes | Detection Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaborone | 4,567 | 1,234 | 2,345 | 78% |
| Francistown | 2,345 | 678 | 1,234 | 72% |
| Maun | 1,234 | 345 | 567 | 65% |
| Selebi-Phikwe | 987 | 234 | 456 | 70% |