Selosesha Crime Statistics

Selosesha, Bloemfontein (Mangaung), Free State — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F20/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,404

+4.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

4,845

per 100k

Safety Score

20/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

38,640

Crime Breakdown — Selosesha (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	372	26.5%
Common assault	contact	305	21.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	189	13.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	157	11.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	141	10.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	135	9.6%
Stock Theft	property	124	8.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	63	4.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	60	4.3%
Rape	contact	60	4.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	37	2.6%
Common robbery	contact	27	1.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	27	1.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	25	1.8%
Attempted murder	contact	23	1.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	21	1.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	16	1.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	15	1.1%
Murder	contact	13	0.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	11	0.8%
Kidnapping	contact	11	0.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	11	0.8%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	8	0.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	8	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	7	0.5%
Public violence	contact-related	3	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Selosesha Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Selosesha Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Selosesha Safe?

No, Selosesha has high crime levels.

Selosesha scores 20/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Selosesha is 4,845 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Selosesha, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+58%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+4.9%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

26% of all crime

Rank in Bloemfontein (Mangaung)

13/21

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Selosesha

In 2025, Selosesha recorded 1,404 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Selosesha is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 372 reported cases (26.5% of all crime in Selosesha), followed by Common assault at 305 cases (21.7%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 189 cases (13.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Selosesha has increased by 4.9%, indicating a worsening trend for the Selosesha area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Selosesha?

The most reported crimes in Selosesha are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (372 cases), Common assault (305 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (189 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Selosesha compare to other areas in Bloemfontein (Mangaung)?

Selosesha has a crime rate of 4,845 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Bloemfontein (Mangaung), Tierpoort is safer with a rate of 132 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Bloemfontein (Mangaung)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Tierpoort	38,640	38	132	A (97)
Van Stadensrus	38,640	39	135	A (97)
Soutpan	38,640	98	339	A (90)
Glen	38,640	108	373	A (89)
Wepener	38,640	285	983	B (73)
Dewetsdorp	38,640	338	1,167	B (69)
Batho	38,640	428	1,478	C (62)
Thaba-Nchu	38,640	452	1,561	C (60)
Sonskyn	38,640	542	1,871	C (54)
Bainsvlei	38,640	561	1,936	C (53)