Mashashane Crime Statistics

Mashashane, Polokwane (Capricorn), Limpopo — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B69/100

Safe

Total Crimes

601

-0.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,162

per 100k

Safety Score

69/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

68,910

Crime Breakdown — Mashashane (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	136	22.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	111	18.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	88	14.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	63	10.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	63	10.5%
Common assault	contact	55	9.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	48	8.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	47	7.8%
Rape	contact	37	6.2%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	33	5.5%
Stock Theft	property	31	5.2%
Common robbery	contact	20	3.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	11	1.8%
Murder	contact	11	1.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	11	1.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	7	1.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	5	0.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	5	0.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	0.7%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	4	0.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	4	0.7%
Attempted murder	contact	3	0.5%
Kidnapping	contact	3	0.5%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Mashashane Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Mashashane Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Mashashane Safe?

Yes, Mashashane is relatively safe.

Mashashane scores 69/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,162 per 100,000 people, Mashashane sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Mashashane can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-62%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-0.3%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

23% of all crime

Rank in Polokwane (Capricorn)

11/21

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Mashashane

In 2025, Mashashane recorded 601 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Mashashane is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 136 reported cases (22.6% of all crime in Mashashane), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 111 cases (18.5%) and Drug-Related Crime at 88 cases (14.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Mashashane has decreased by 0.3%, a positive sign for the Mashashane community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Mashashane?

The most reported crimes in Mashashane are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (136 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (111 cases), Drug-Related Crime (88 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Mashashane compare to other areas in Polokwane (Capricorn)?

Mashashane has a crime rate of 1,162 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Polokwane (Capricorn), Saamboubrug is safer with a rate of 110 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Polokwane (Capricorn)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Saamboubrug	68,910	57	110	A (98)
Tolwe	68,910	65	126	A (98)
Zebediela	68,910	130	251	A (93)
Alldays	68,910	216	418	A (88)
Malipsdrift	68,910	223	431	A (87)
Morebeng	68,910	258	499	A (85)
Maleboho	68,910	354	685	A (80)
Magatle	68,910	406	785	B (78)
Phaudi	68,910	435	842	B (77)
Mogwadi	68,910	474	917	B (75)