Masemola Crime Statistics

Masemola, Sekhukhune, Limpopo — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B72/100

Safe

Total Crimes

504

+6.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,056

per 100k

Safety Score

72/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

63,657

Crime Breakdown — Masemola (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	105	20.8%
Common assault	contact	101	20.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	67	13.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	55	10.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	40	7.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	40	7.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	36	7.1%
Common robbery	contact	31	6.2%
Stock Theft	property	29	5.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	20	4.0%
Rape	contact	19	3.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	17	3.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	15	3.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	15	3.0%
Attempted murder	contact	12	2.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	12	2.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	12	2.4%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	9	1.8%
Murder	contact	7	1.4%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	5	1.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	5	1.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	5	1.0%
Carjacking	contact	3	0.6%
Kidnapping	contact	3	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.6%
Shoplifting	other-serious	3	0.6%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.2%
Abduction	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 offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Masemola Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Masemola Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Masemola Safe?

Yes, Masemola is relatively safe.

Masemola scores 72/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,056 per 100,000 people, Masemola sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Masemola can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-66%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+6.8%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

21% of all crime

Rank in Sekhukhune

9/21

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Masemola

In 2025, Masemola recorded 504 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Masemola is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 105 reported cases (20.8% of all crime in Masemola), followed by Common assault at 101 cases (20.0%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 67 cases (13.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Masemola has increased by 6.8%, indicating a worsening trend for the Masemola area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Masemola?

The most reported crimes in Masemola are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (105 cases), Common assault (101 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (67 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Masemola compare to other areas in Sekhukhune?

Masemola has a crime rate of 1,056 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Sekhukhune, Leboeng is safer with a rate of 243 per 100k.

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