Lukholweni Crime Statistics

Lukholweni, Alfred Nzo, Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A94/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

+62.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

233

per 100k

Safety Score

94/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

52,026

Crime Breakdown — Lukholweni (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	48	52.7%
Stock Theft	property	16	17.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	9	9.9%
Common assault	contact	7	7.7%
Murder	contact	7	7.7%
Rape	contact	7	7.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	5	5.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	5	5.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	4	4.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	4	4.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	4.4%
Attempted murder	contact	1	1.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	1.1%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	1.1%
Kidnapping	contact	1	1.1%
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%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	0	0.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Lukholweni Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Lukholweni Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Lukholweni Safe?

Yes, Lukholweni is relatively safe.

Lukholweni scores 94/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 233 per 100,000 people, Lukholweni sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Lukholweni can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-92%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+62.5%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

53% of all crime

Rank in Alfred Nzo

3/15

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Lukholweni

In 2025, Lukholweni recorded 91 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Lukholweni is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 48 reported cases (52.7% of all crime in Lukholweni), followed by Stock Theft at 16 cases (17.6%) and Burglary at residential premises at 9 cases (9.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Lukholweni has increased by 62.5%, indicating a worsening trend for the Lukholweni area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Lukholweni?

The most reported crimes in Lukholweni are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (48 cases), Stock Theft (16 cases), Burglary at residential premises (9 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Lukholweni compare to other areas in Alfred Nzo?

Lukholweni has a crime rate of 233 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Alfred Nzo, Maluti is safer with a rate of 0 per 100k.

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Mount Frere	52,026	0	0	N/A (0)
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Kwandengane	52,026	83	213	A (95)
Afsondering	52,026	100	256	A (93)
Qhasa	52,026	107	275	A (92)
Avondale	52,026	111	284	A (92)
Pholile	52,026	156	400	A (88)
Cedarville	52,026	172	440	A (87)