Lydenburg vs Sabie: Crime Comparison
2026-2027 SAPS data
Sabie had 222 fewer reported crimes than Lydenburg (121 vs 343 — 65% difference).
Lydenburg
Lydenburg precinct
Total crimes
343
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↑ 5.5% more crimes
Crime split
70 violent · 82 property · 191 other
1 murder
Most reported crime
Residential burglary (42)
Sabie
Sabie precinct
Total crimes
121
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
→ Stable
Crime split
53 violent · 24 property · 44 other
1 murder
Most reported crime
Serious assault (26)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Sabie had 222 fewer reported crimes (121 vs 343)
- Sabie is improving while Lydenburg 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 222 fewer reported crimes than Lydenburg (121 vs 343 — 65% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Lydenburg vs Sabie?
Lydenburg (Lydenburg precinct) reported 343 crimes, while Sabie (Sabie precinct) reported 121 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.