Seshego Crime Statistics
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About this data
These are raw crime counts from SAPS — not adjusted for population. Areas with more residents will naturally report more crimes. The most reliable indicator is the trend over time, which compares this area against its own history. Learn more
Crime volume
Very High
in Limpopo
Reported crimes
5,580
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
→ 1.3%
no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
→ 0.9%
in line with 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Malicious damage dropped significantly (-64) while Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs increased (+116).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 871 |
| Residential burglary | 697 |
| Common assault | 644 |
| Serious assault | 637 |
| Aggravated robbery | 448 |
| Malicious damage | 338 |
| Drug-related crime | 311 |
| Commercial crime | 228 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 871 | 849 | +22 |
| Residential burglary | 697 | 653 | +44 |
| Common assault | 644 | 668 | -24 |
| Serious assault | 637 | 698 | -61 |
| Aggravated robbery | 448 | 442 | +6 |
| Malicious damage | 338 | 402 | -64 |
| Drug-related crime | 311 | 281 | +30 |
| Commercial crime | 228 | 220 | +8 |
| Business burglary | 217 | 195 | +22 |
| Common robbery | 179 | 213 | -34 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 170 | 54 | +116 |
| Rape | 168 | 191 | -23 |
| Shoplifting | 145 | 93 | +52 |
| Theft from vehicle | 129 | 167 | -38 |
| Murder | 53 | 52 | +1 |
| Stock-theft | 45 | 40 | +5 |
| Attempted murder | 44 | 55 | -11 |
| Vehicle theft | 40 | 45 | -5 |
| Crimen injuria | 39 | 58 | -19 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 35 | 14 | +21 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 32 | 24 | +8 |
| Kidnapping | 27 | 26 | +1 |
| Culpable homicide | 26 | 16 | +10 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 19 | 13 | +6 |
| Sexual assault | 18 | 21 | -3 |
| Arson | 8 | 4 | +4 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 8 | 6 | +2 |
| Contact sexual offences | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Public violence | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Abduction | 0 | 2 | -2 |
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Data Sources & Notes
- Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics
- SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Crime reporting rates vary by area.
- This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
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