Sebayeng Crime Statistics

Sebayeng, Polokwane (Capricorn), Limpopo — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B68/100

Safe

Total Crimes

617

-29.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,194

per 100k

Safety Score

68/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

68,910

Crime Breakdown — Sebayeng (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	144	23.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	133	21.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	77	12.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	67	10.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	64	10.4%
Common assault	contact	48	7.8%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	44	7.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	39	6.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	29	4.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	28	4.5%
Rape	contact	27	4.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	23	3.7%
Stock Theft	property	23	3.7%
Common robbery	contact	11	1.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	11	1.8%
Murder	contact	9	1.5%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	9	1.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	7	1.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	7	1.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	7	1.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	5	0.8%
Kidnapping	contact	3	0.5%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	0.5%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.2%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Sebayeng Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Sebayeng Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Sebayeng Safe?

Yes, Sebayeng is relatively safe.

Sebayeng scores 68/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,194 per 100,000 people, Sebayeng sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Sebayeng can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-61%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-29.2%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

23% of all crime

Rank in Polokwane (Capricorn)

12/21

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Sebayeng

In 2025, Sebayeng recorded 617 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Sebayeng is Drug-Related Crime with 144 reported cases (23.3% of all crime in Sebayeng), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 133 cases (21.6%) and Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 77 cases (12.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Sebayeng has decreased by 29.2%, a positive sign for the Sebayeng community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Sebayeng?

The most reported crimes in Sebayeng are Drug-Related Crime (144 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (133 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (77 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Sebayeng compare to other areas in Polokwane (Capricorn)?

Sebayeng has a crime rate of 1,194 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Polokwane (Capricorn), Saamboubrug is safer with a rate of 110 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Polokwane (Capricorn)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Saamboubrug	68,910	57	110	A (98)
Tolwe	68,910	65	126	A (98)
Zebediela	68,910	130	251	A (93)
Alldays	68,910	216	418	A (88)
Malipsdrift	68,910	223	431	A (87)
Morebeng	68,910	258	499	A (85)
Maleboho	68,910	354	685	A (80)
Magatle	68,910	406	785	B (78)
Phaudi	68,910	435	842	B (77)
Mogwadi	68,910	474	917	B (75)