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Saselamani Crime Statistics

Saselamani Precinct |Vhembe
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) 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 8.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 555 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 13.3% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (113 cases). Residential burglary saw the biggest decrease (-33). 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

555

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 8.5%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 13.3%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Saselamani precinct area (covering Saselamani) dropped 8.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024.
Total crime: 24% above provincial median
Contact crime: 25% above provincial median
Property crime: 11% above provincial median

Crime by type

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

Murder

5

↑ 66.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

235

↓ 10.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

116

↓ 33.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

204

↑ 20% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Saselamani precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		113
Drug-related crime		71
Residential burglary		53
Malicious damage		46
Common assault		44
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		31
Rape		30
Business burglary		27
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Other precincts in Vhembe

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Waterpoort

22 crimes ↓ 55.4%

Tshamutumbu

89 crimes ↓ 21.7%

Muswodi

102 crimes ↓ 31%

Makuya

131 crimes ↓ 17.5%

Mara

134 crimes ↑ 3.5%

Vhulaudzi

151 crimes ↓ 8.6%
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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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