Lydenburg vs Sabie: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Sabie had 493 fewer reported crimes than Lydenburg (330 vs 823 — 60% difference).
Lydenburg
Lydenburg precinct
Total crimes
823
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 6.3% fewer crimes
Crime split
300 violent · 260 property · 263 other
8 murders
Most reported crime
Residential burglary (133)
Sabie
Sabie precinct
Total crimes
330
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↑ 6% more crimes
Crime split
144 violent · 75 property · 111 other
4 murders
Most reported crime
Serious assault (63)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Sabie had 493 fewer reported crimes (330 vs 823)
- Lydenburg is improving while Sabie is worsening
- Most reported crime in Lydenburg: Residential burglary · In Sabie: Serious assault
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lydenburg safer than Sabie?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Sabie had 493 fewer reported crimes than Lydenburg (330 vs 823 — 60% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Lydenburg vs Sabie?
Lydenburg (Lydenburg precinct) reported 823 serious crimes, while Sabie (Sabie precinct) reported 330 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.