Safety data infrastructure
Real-time safety intelligence - from community reports to crime prediction.
Community Wolf captures safety data from community reports, emergency response, and security operations - then models it into predictive intelligence that teams and platforms build on.
Trusted by security providers, estates, and community teams across South Africa, the UK, and the US.
700k+
Residents protected
5M+
Structured safety events
200+
Communities onboarded
170k+
Emergencies handled
Safety Intelligence API Lab
SandboxReady
Request builder
MockLocation
Selected coordinatesClick map to run
-26.2041, 28.0473
Endpoint
/predict
Point-based risk score
POST https://api.your-domain.com/v1/predict
Authorization: Bearer sk_sia_••••••
Content-Type: application/json
{
"lat": -26.2041,
"lng": 28.0473,
"date": "2026-02-07",
"horizon_days": 7,
"categories": "ALL",
"include_breakdown": true
}Request SIA-0042
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Proof points
Lower costs, faster rollout, proven scale.
Replace rented scanners and patrol devices with the phones already on site. Deploy in minutes and keep a verified record of every scan and check-in.
Cost comparison
R300-500
Per device, per month vs R800-1,500 for dedicated scanners.
Deployment speed
3.5 minutes
To deploy access control across 20 sites.
Proven at scale
500,000+
Licence discs scanned in 6 months by a single client.
"It's a no-brainer. When people get it, they will go, absolutely."
Agency partner
"It's very basic what I've just seen. If I can understand that, most people can."
Agency partner
"Namola saved my husband's life on Sunday. The ambulance took maybe 6-8 minutes from the time of my call to them arriving."
Namola user
How it works
From report to response in minutes - not days.
Every signal is captured on-site, structured automatically, and routed to the people who need to act - with proof delivered afterwards.
01
Report
Residents, guards, and sensors capture safety events in real time via WhatsApp, patrols, and access control.
02
Verify
Every event is geo-tagged, timestamped, and structured into a unified format automatically.
03
Alert
The right people get notified instantly - control rooms, managers, and response partners.
04
Prove
Automated reports deliver proof of compliance to clients, leadership, and stakeholders.
Who it serves
Built for communities. Built for security teams. Connected by the same data.
Residents report incidents and receive alerts on WhatsApp - for free. Business tools run access control, patrols, and group monitoring on the same platform, so every signal strengthens what comes next.
For citizens
Everyday safety, in the channels people trust.
Residents can check in, report incidents, and receive verified updates without downloading new apps.
Resident reporting on WhatsApp
Short conversation thread with location + incident details.
For business
Operational tools for security. Predictive intelligence for everyone.
Business tools generate structured safety data. The intelligence layer models it. The API lets platforms build on it.
Control room overview
Live incident board with patrol status and escalations.
Business tools
Business tools that generate the data. An intelligence layer that models it.
Every product shares a unified data schema - generating structured safety events that feed the predictive intelligence layer.
Intelligence layer
Spatial models, temporal patterns, one unified schema.
Business tools
Data generation at the edge
Safety intelligence API
Prediction endpoints
- POST/predictPoint risk prediction
- POST/predict/batchUp to 100 locations
- POST/route/riskPer-segment route scoring
- POST/coverageGeoJSON coverage area
- POST/classesCrime category definitions
Community tools
Reporting and alerts inside the apps people already use.
Residents report incidents, check in, and receive alerts on WhatsApp - no downloads, no sign-ups needed.
Preview
Community updates feed
Verified alerts, safety tips, and neighbourhood updates.
Report incidents, share locations, and get verified updates - all inside WhatsApp.
Visit WhatsAppTrusted and backed
Backed by investors building safer communities.
Supported by venture capital firms and accelerators across Africa, the Middle East, and the UK.
Baobab Network
Africa’s leading startup accelerator
Baobab invests $100k into exceptional early-stage founders across Africa, pairing capital with an intensive 12-week programme, hands-on venture support, and a global investor network.
First check investor — Baobab Accelerator Programme
Vastly Valuable Ventures
Abu Dhabi-based venture capital
Founded in 2021, Vastly Valuable Ventures backs early-stage companies across Africa and emerging markets with 26+ portfolio companies spanning fintech, logistics, and SaaS.
Co-invested alongside Baobab in the accelerator round
Fuel Ventures
UK venture capital, pre-seed to Series A
Founded by entrepreneur Mark Pearson, Fuel Ventures backs ambitious tech companies with 210+ portfolio startups, multiple successful exits, and deep operational support for founders.
Led Community Wolf’s pre-seed round
Our journey
Sep 2024
Inception
Community Wolf founded — building AI-powered safety intelligence tools for South African communities.
Jan 2025
First Check
Baobab Network and Vastly Valuable Ventures invest as part of the Baobab Accelerator Programme.
Apr 2025
Pre-seed Round
Fuel Ventures leads the pre-seed round, accelerating product development and market expansion.
Next
Seed Round
Scale operations across new cities and markets.
Future
Series A
Become the leading community safety platform on the continent.
In the press
Media coverage, demos, and updates
What publications and channels are saying about Community Wolf.
Press
We Are Tech Africa
Community Wolf buys Namola to strengthen emergency response network
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Community Wolf buys Namola to strengthen emergency response network
SA’s Community Wolf acquires Namola to consolidate emergency response services into a single AI-powered safety platform.
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Press
Connecting Africa
Community Wolf drives AI-powered safety tech via WhatsApp
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Community Wolf drives AI-powered safety tech via WhatsApp
How Community Wolf uses WhatsApp and AI to make public safety accessible to millions across South Africa.
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Press
ITWeb
Public safety platform Community Wolf snaps up Namola
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Public safety platform Community Wolf snaps up Namola
ITWeb reports on the strategic acquisition that brings Namola’s emergency response network under the Community Wolf umbrella.
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Press
Tech In Africa
Community Wolf acquires Namola to build integrated safety network
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Community Wolf acquires Namola to build integrated safety network
Tech In Africa explores how the acquisition accelerates Community Wolf’s mission to unify safety intelligence across communities.
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Press
Zawya
Community Wolf acquires Namola in South Africa safety platform deal
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Community Wolf acquires Namola in South Africa safety platform deal
Zawya covers the safety platform deal bringing Namola’s network and Community Wolf’s AI together.
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Press
Htxt.africa
Community Wolf delivers AI-powered crime prevention via WhatsApp
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Community Wolf delivers AI-powered crime prevention via WhatsApp
Htxt profiles Community Wolf’s WhatsApp-first approach to AI-powered crime prevention and incident reporting.
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YouTube
Community Wolf — Product Overview
A walkthrough of Community Wolf’s safety intelligence platform and core capabilities.
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YouTube
How WhatsApp powers community safety
See how residents report incidents and receive verified updates via WhatsApp.
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YouTube
AI-powered incident coordination demo
Live demo of Community Wolf’s AI routing incidents to the right response teams.
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YouTube
Building safer neighbourhoods with data
How community-sourced safety data creates actionable intelligence for local teams.
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YouTube
Community Wolf — Founder Story
The story behind Community Wolf and why safer communities start with better tools.
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Blog
Blog
Community Wolf product overview
Long-form launch story and product positioning.
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Changelog
Changelog
Public safety intelligence updates
Latest releases and operational updates.
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Docs
Docs
Implementation guide
Step-by-step onboarding and operational playbooks.
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