Zebediela Crime Statistics

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

A93/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

130

+51.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

251

per 100k

Safety Score

93/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

68,910

Crime Breakdown — Zebediela (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	81	62.3%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	32	24.6%
Stock Theft	property	12	9.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	8	6.2%
Attempted murder	contact	7	5.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	7	5.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	5	3.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	3.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	5	3.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	4	3.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	3	2.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	1	0.8%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	1	0.8%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	0	0.0%
Common assault	contact	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Rape	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Zebediela Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Zebediela Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Zebediela Safe?

Yes, Zebediela is relatively safe.

Zebediela scores 93/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 251 per 100,000 people, Zebediela sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Zebediela can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-92%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+51.2%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

62% of all crime

Rank in Polokwane (Capricorn)

3/21

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Zebediela

In 2025, Zebediela recorded 130 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Zebediela is Drug-Related Crime with 81 reported cases (62.3% of all crime in Zebediela), followed by Sexual offences detected as a result of police action at 32 cases (24.6%) and Stock Theft at 12 cases (9.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Zebediela has increased by 51.2%, indicating a worsening trend for the Zebediela area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Zebediela?

The most reported crimes in Zebediela are Drug-Related Crime (81 cases), Sexual offences detected as a result of police action (32 cases), Stock Theft (12 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Zebediela has a crime rate of 251 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Polokwane (Capricorn), Saamboubrug is safer with a rate of 110 per 100k.

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