Polokwane vs Seshego: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Polokwane had 388 fewer reported crimes than Seshego (3,017 vs 3,405 — 11% difference).
Polokwane
Polokwane precinct
Total crimes
3,017
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
→ Stable
Crime split
896 violent · 1,178 property · 943 other
8 murders
Most reported crime
Theft from vehicle (683)
Seshego
Seshego precinct
Total crimes
3,405
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
→ Stable
Crime split
1,623 violent · 821 property · 961 other
38 murders
Most reported crime
Residential burglary (499)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Polokwane had 388 fewer reported crimes (3,017 vs 3,405)
- Most reported crime in Polokwane: Theft from vehicle · In Seshego: Residential burglary
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polokwane safer than Seshego?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Polokwane had 388 fewer reported crimes than Seshego (3,017 vs 3,405 — 11% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Polokwane vs Seshego?
Polokwane (Polokwane precinct) reported 3,017 serious crimes, while Seshego (Seshego precinct) reported 3,405 serious 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.