Delareyville vs Lichtenburg: Crime Comparison

2025-2026 SAPS data

Delareyville had 824 fewer reported crimes than Lichtenburg (601 vs 1,425 — 58% difference).

Precinct-level data

This comparison uses police precinct data from SAPS. Crime figures cover the entire precinct area, which may extend beyond the named suburb.

Delareyville

Delareyville precinct

Total crimes

601

Apr–Dec 2025

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 15.5% fewer crimes

Crime split

317 violent · 181 property · 103 other

6 murders

Most reported crime

Serious assault (142)

Lichtenburg

Lichtenburg precinct

Total crimes

1,425

Apr–Dec 2025

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 8.8% fewer crimes

Crime split

682 violent · 336 property · 407 other

15 murders

Most reported crime

Serious assault (311)

Crime trend over time

Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.

At a glance

Delareyville had 824 fewer reported crimes (601 vs 1,425)
Most reported crime in Delareyville: Serious assault · In Lichtenburg: Serious assault

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Delareyville safer than Lichtenburg?

SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Delareyville had 824 fewer reported crimes than Lichtenburg (601 vs 1,425 — 58% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.

What is the crime rate in Delareyville vs Lichtenburg?

Delareyville (Delareyville precinct) reported 601 serious crimes, while Lichtenburg (Lichtenburg precinct) reported 1,425 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.