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Saselamani Crime Statistics

Saselamani Precinct |Vhembe
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Saselamani falls within the Saselamani police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics.
Saselamani is a suburb in Vhembe, Limpopo. Crime in the Saselamani precinct area (covering Saselamani) decreased 16.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 807 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 3.3% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (144 cases). Sexual offences detected as a result of police action saw the biggest decrease (-45). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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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

Moderate

in Limpopo

Reported crimes

807

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 16.1%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 3.3%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Saselamani precinct area (covering Saselamani) dropped 16.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
Total crime: 13% above provincial median
Contact crime: 21% above provincial median
Property crime: 15% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

6

→ 0% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

293

↓ 15.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

155

↓ 32% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

359

↓ 7.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Saselamani precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		144
Drug-related crime		95
Residential burglary		78
Malicious damage		54
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		53
Common assault		52
Business burglary		37
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		37
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Other precincts in Vhembe

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Waterpoort

73 crimes ↓ 20.7%

Tshamutumbu

118 crimes ↓ 27.2%

Muswodi

133 crimes ↓ 35.4%

Mara

205 crimes ↓ 17.3%

Makuya

208 crimes ↓ 12.2%

Vhulaudzi

230 crimes ↓ 14.8%
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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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