Seshego Crime Statistics

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

F8/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

4,156

+1.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

8,041

per 100k

Safety Score

8/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

68,910

Crime Breakdown — Seshego (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	881	21.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	665	16.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	641	15.4%
Common assault	contact	640	15.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	333	8.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	308	7.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	303	7.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	229	5.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	224	5.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	201	4.8%
Common robbery	contact	184	4.4%
Rape	contact	157	3.8%
Shoplifting	other-serious	139	3.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	117	2.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	72	1.7%
Murder	contact	51	1.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	51	1.2%
Stock Theft	property	48	1.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	44	1.1%
Attempted murder	contact	37	0.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	35	0.8%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	32	0.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	29	0.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	27	0.6%
Kidnapping	contact	25	0.6%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	16	0.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	15	0.4%
Carjacking	contact	12	0.3%
Arson	contact-related	9	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	9	0.2%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.1%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%

Seshego Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Seshego Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Seshego Safe?

No, Seshego has high crime levels.

Seshego scores 8/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Seshego is 8,041 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Seshego, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+162%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+1.3%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

21% of all crime

Rank in Polokwane (Capricorn)

19/21

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Seshego

In 2025, Seshego recorded 4,156 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Seshego is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 881 reported cases (21.2% of all crime in Seshego), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 665 cases (16.0%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 641 cases (15.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Seshego has increased by 1.3%, indicating a worsening trend for the Seshego area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Seshego?

The most reported crimes in Seshego are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (881 cases), Burglary at residential premises (665 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (641 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Seshego has a crime rate of 8,041 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Polokwane (Capricorn), Saamboubrug is safer with a rate of 110 per 100k.

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Morebeng	68,910	258	499	A (85)
Maleboho	68,910	354	685	A (80)
Magatle	68,910	406	785	B (78)
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Mogwadi	68,910	474	917	B (75)