Delareyville vs Lichtenburg: Crime Comparison

2026-2027 SAPS data

Delareyville had 327 fewer reported crimes than Lichtenburg (222 vs 549 — 60% 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

222

Apr–Jun 2026

vs Apr–Jun 2025

↓ 5.9% fewer crimes

Crime split

97 violent · 53 property · 72 other

2 murders

Most reported crime

Serious assault (38)

Lichtenburg

Lichtenburg precinct

Total crimes

549

Apr–Jun 2026

vs Apr–Jun 2025

↑ 2.4% more crimes

Crime split

198 violent · 102 property · 249 other

3 murders

Most reported crime

Serious assault (97)

Crime trend over time

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

At a glance

Delareyville had 327 fewer reported crimes (222 vs 549)
Delareyville is improving while Lichtenburg is worsening
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 327 fewer reported crimes than Lichtenburg (222 vs 549 — 60% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.

What is the crime rate in Delareyville vs Lichtenburg?

Delareyville (Delareyville precinct) reported 222 crimes, while Lichtenburg (Lichtenburg precinct) reported 549 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.