Dennilton Crime Statistics

Dennilton, Sekhukhune, Limpopo — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F28/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,786

-5.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,740

per 100k

Safety Score

28/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

63,657

Crime Breakdown — Dennilton (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	312	17.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	299	16.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	277	15.5%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	245	13.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	149	8.3%
Stock Theft	property	128	7.2%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	116	6.5%
Rape	contact	112	6.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	99	5.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	73	4.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	60	3.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	52	2.9%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	51	2.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	45	2.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	45	2.5%
Kidnapping	contact	41	2.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	39	2.2%
Common robbery	contact	36	2.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	36	2.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	32	1.8%
Carjacking	contact	25	1.4%
Attempted murder	contact	24	1.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	17	1.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	17	1.0%
Murder	contact	13	0.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	12	0.7%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	8	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	4	0.2%
Truck hijacking	contact	4	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	0.2%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%

Dennilton Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Dennilton Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Dennilton Safe?

No, Dennilton has high crime levels.

Dennilton scores 28/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Dennilton is 3,740 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Dennilton, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+22%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-5.2%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Common assault

17% of all crime

Rank in Sekhukhune

21/21

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Dennilton

In 2025, Dennilton recorded 1,786 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Dennilton is Common assault with 312 reported cases (17.5% of all crime in Dennilton), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 299 cases (16.7%) and Burglary at residential premises at 277 cases (15.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Dennilton has decreased by 5.2%, a positive sign for the Dennilton community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Dennilton?

The most reported crimes in Dennilton are Common assault (312 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (299 cases), Burglary at residential premises (277 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Dennilton compare to other areas in Sekhukhune?

Dennilton has a crime rate of 3,740 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Sekhukhune, Leboeng is safer with a rate of 243 per 100k.

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