Saselamani Crime Statistics

Saselamani, Vhembe (Thohoyandou), Limpopo — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B69/100

Safe

Total Crimes

646

-11.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,146

per 100k

Safety Score

69/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

75,140

Crime Breakdown — Saselamani (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	151	23.4%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	95	14.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	71	11.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	61	9.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	60	9.3%
Common assault	contact	59	9.1%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	43	6.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	41	6.3%
Rape	contact	40	6.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	36	5.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	35	5.4%
Stock Theft	property	29	4.5%
Shoplifting	other-serious	23	3.6%
Common robbery	contact	20	3.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	19	2.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	19	2.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	13	2.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	8	1.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	7	1.1%
Murder	contact	7	1.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	7	1.1%
Arson	contact-related	4	0.6%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.5%
Attempted murder	contact	3	0.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	0.5%
Kidnapping	contact	3	0.5%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.5%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.2%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.2%
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 Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Saselamani Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Saselamani Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Saselamani Safe?

Yes, Saselamani is relatively safe.

Saselamani scores 69/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,146 per 100,000 people, Saselamani sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Saselamani can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-63%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-11.7%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

23% of all crime

Rank in Vhembe (Thohoyandou)

13/22

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Saselamani

In 2025, Saselamani recorded 646 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Saselamani is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 151 reported cases (23.4% of all crime in Saselamani), followed by Drug-Related Crime at 95 cases (14.7%) and Burglary at residential premises at 71 cases (11.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Saselamani has decreased by 11.7%, a positive sign for the Saselamani community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Saselamani?

The most reported crimes in Saselamani are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (151 cases), Drug-Related Crime (95 cases), Burglary at residential premises (71 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Saselamani compare to other areas in Vhembe (Thohoyandou)?

Saselamani has a crime rate of 1,146 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Vhembe (Thohoyandou), Waterpoort is safer with a rate of 102 per 100k.

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