Driekop Crime Statistics

Driekop, Sekhukhune, Limpopo — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B70/100

Safe

Total Crimes

524

-5.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,098

per 100k

Safety Score

70/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

63,657

Crime Breakdown — Driekop (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	115	21.9%
Common assault	contact	91	17.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	72	13.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	71	13.5%
Rape	contact	44	8.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	32	6.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	29	5.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	29	5.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	24	4.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	23	4.4%
Common robbery	contact	19	3.6%
Kidnapping	contact	19	3.6%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	19	3.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	17	3.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	17	3.2%
Carjacking	contact	15	2.9%
Attempted murder	contact	13	2.5%
Murder	contact	8	1.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	7	1.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	7	1.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	5	1.0%
Stock Theft	property	5	1.0%
Public violence	contact-related	4	0.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	4	0.8%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.6%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Driekop Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Driekop Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Driekop Safe?

Yes, Driekop is relatively safe.

Driekop scores 70/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,098 per 100,000 people, Driekop sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Driekop can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-64%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-5.6%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

22% of all crime

Rank in Sekhukhune

10/21

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Driekop

In 2025, Driekop recorded 524 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Driekop is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 115 reported cases (21.9% of all crime in Driekop), followed by Common assault at 91 cases (17.4%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 72 cases (13.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Driekop has decreased by 5.6%, a positive sign for the Driekop community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Driekop?

The most reported crimes in Driekop are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (115 cases), Common assault (91 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (72 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Driekop compare to other areas in Sekhukhune?

Driekop has a crime rate of 1,098 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Sekhukhune, Leboeng is safer with a rate of 243 per 100k.

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