Lehurutshe Crime Statistics
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About this data
These are raw crime counts from SAPS — not adjusted for population. Areas with more residents will naturally report more crimes. The most reliable indicator is the trend over time, which compares this area against its own history. Learn more
Crime volume
High
in North West
Reported crimes
1,415
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↑ 32.1%
more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 63.8%
above 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Rape dropped significantly (-11) while All theft not mentioned elsewhere increased (+137).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 359 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 306 |
| Residential burglary | 162 |
| Common assault | 112 |
| Malicious damage | 84 |
| Stock-theft | 66 |
| Business burglary | 64 |
| Rape | 47 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 359 | 275 | +84 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 306 | 169 | +137 |
| Residential burglary | 162 | 110 | +52 |
| Common assault | 112 | 84 | +28 |
| Malicious damage | 84 | 68 | +16 |
| Stock-theft | 66 | 70 | -4 |
| Business burglary | 64 | 59 | +5 |
| Rape | 47 | 58 | -11 |
| Aggravated robbery | 42 | 33 | +9 |
| Common robbery | 29 | 28 | +1 |
| Crimen injuria | 24 | 9 | +15 |
| Commercial crime | 15 | 16 | -1 |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 12 | +3 |
| Drug-related crime | 14 | 8 | +6 |
| Murder | 14 | 20 | -6 |
| Attempted murder | 13 | 4 | +9 |
| Theft from vehicle | 12 | 10 | +2 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 9 | 8 | +1 |
| Culpable homicide | 8 | 11 | -3 |
| Kidnapping | 8 | 6 | +2 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 4 | -1 |
| Vehicle theft | 3 | 1 | +2 |
| Arson | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Public violence | 2 | 4 | -2 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Data Sources & Notes
- Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics
- SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Crime reporting rates vary by area.
- This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
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