Matlelerekeng Crime Statistics

Matlelerekeng, Sekhukhune, Limpopo — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A85/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

252

-22.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

528

per 100k

Safety Score

85/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

63,657

Crime Breakdown — Matlelerekeng (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	55	21.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	43	17.1%
Stock Theft	property	39	15.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	31	12.3%
Rape	contact	29	11.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	24	9.5%
Common assault	contact	16	6.3%
Common robbery	contact	15	6.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	12	4.8%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	12	4.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	9	3.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	8	3.2%
Attempted murder	contact	7	2.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	7	2.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	7	2.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	7	2.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	5	2.0%
Murder	contact	4	1.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	1.2%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.4%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	0	0.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Matlelerekeng Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Matlelerekeng Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Matlelerekeng Safe?

Yes, Matlelerekeng is relatively safe.

Matlelerekeng scores 85/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 528 per 100,000 people, Matlelerekeng sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Matlelerekeng can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-83%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-22.9%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

22% of all crime

Rank in Sekhukhune

5/21

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Matlelerekeng

In 2025, Matlelerekeng recorded 252 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Matlelerekeng is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 55 reported cases (21.8% of all crime in Matlelerekeng), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 43 cases (17.1%) and Stock Theft at 39 cases (15.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Matlelerekeng has decreased by 22.9%, a positive sign for the Matlelerekeng community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Matlelerekeng?

The most reported crimes in Matlelerekeng are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (55 cases), Burglary at residential premises (43 cases), Stock Theft (39 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Matlelerekeng compare to other areas in Sekhukhune?

Matlelerekeng has a crime rate of 528 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Sekhukhune, Leboeng is safer with a rate of 243 per 100k.

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