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Lichtenburg Precinct

Ngaka Modiri Molema|2 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Lichtenburg decreased 6.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,418 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 22.5% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (425 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+67). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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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

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Boikhutso LichtenburgLichtenburg

Crime volume

Very High

in North West · High nationally

Reported crimes

2,418

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 6.6%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 22.5%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Lichtenburg decreased 6.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Lichtenburg precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		425
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		298
Common assault		268
Residential burglary		232
Commercial crime		226
Drug-related crime		193
Malicious damage		181
Business burglary		115
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Serious assault425449-24
All theft not mentioned elsewhere298344-46
Common assault268285-17
Residential burglary232204+28
Commercial crime226225+1
Drug-related crime193126+67
Malicious damage181200-19
Business burglary115136-21
Aggravated robbery72139-67
Rape7058+12
Crimen injuria6349+14
Theft from vehicle5379-26
Stock-theft4265-23
Common robbery3054-24
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs2520+5
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition2421+3
Murder2026-6
Attempted murder1623-7
Culpable homicide1626-10
Vehicle theft1511+4
Sexual assault911-2
Kidnapping89-1
Attempted sexual offences64+2
Shoplifting614-8
Arson25-3
Contact sexual offences12-1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children10+1
Public violence12-1
Abduction01-1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action01-1
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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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