Polokwane vs Seshego: Crime Comparison
SAPS data for Apr–Jun 2026
Seshego had 18 fewer reported crimes than Polokwane in Apr–Jun 2026 (1,343 vs 1,361 — 1% fewer than Polokwane).
Polokwane
Polokwane precinct
Total crimes
1,361
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↓ 14.2% fewer crimes
Crime split
274 violent · 282 property · 805 other
5 murders
Most reported crime
Commercial crime (279)
Seshego
Seshego precinct
Total crimes
1,343
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↑ 2.4% more crimes
Crime split
512 violent · 261 property · 570 other
7 murders
Most reported crime
All theft not mentioned elsewhere (234)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Seshego had 18 fewer reported crimes (1,343 vs 1,361)
- Polokwane recorded fewer crimes than a year earlier, while Seshego recorded more
- Most reported crime in Polokwane: Commercial crime · In Seshego: All theft not mentioned elsewhere
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polokwane safer than Seshego?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Seshego had 18 fewer reported crimes than Polokwane in Apr–Jun 2026 (1,343 vs 1,361 — 1% fewer than Polokwane). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Polokwane vs Seshego?
Polokwane (Polokwane precinct) reported 1,361 crimes in Apr–Jun 2026, while Seshego (Seshego precinct) reported 1,343 crimes. Note: these are precinct-level figures from SAPS, not suburb-specific counts.
Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics. Methodology · Disclaimer
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.