Lulekani Crime Statistics

Lulekani, Mopani (Tzaneen), Limpopo — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B69/100

Safe

Total Crimes

702

-0.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,159

per 100k

Safety Score

69/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

80,757

Crime Breakdown — Lulekani (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	117	16.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	108	15.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	103	14.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	71	10.1%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	68	9.7%
Common assault	contact	53	7.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	48	6.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	47	6.7%
Rape	contact	45	6.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	41	5.8%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	39	5.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	37	5.3%
Common robbery	contact	27	3.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	23	3.3%
Attempted murder	contact	17	2.4%
Kidnapping	contact	16	2.3%
Stock Theft	property	16	2.3%
Murder	contact	12	1.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	9	1.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	7	1.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	7	1.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	7	1.0%
Carjacking	contact	5	0.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	0.7%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.1%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.1%
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%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Lulekani Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Lulekani Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Lulekani Safe?

Yes, Lulekani is relatively safe.

Lulekani scores 69/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,159 per 100,000 people, Lulekani sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Lulekani can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-62%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-0.6%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

17% of all crime

Rank in Mopani (Tzaneen)

8/17

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Lulekani

In 2025, Lulekani recorded 702 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Lulekani is Drug-Related Crime with 117 reported cases (16.7% of all crime in Lulekani), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 108 cases (15.4%) and Burglary at residential premises at 103 cases (14.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Lulekani has decreased by 0.6%, a positive sign for the Lulekani community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Lulekani?

The most reported crimes in Lulekani are Drug-Related Crime (117 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (108 cases), Burglary at residential premises (103 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Lulekani compare to other areas in Mopani (Tzaneen)?

Lulekani has a crime rate of 1,159 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Mopani (Tzaneen), Gravelotte is safer with a rate of 172 per 100k.

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Gravelotte	80,757	104	172	A (96)
Muyexe	80,757	105	173	A (96)
Haenertsburg	80,757	117	193	A (95)
Sekgosese	80,757	426	703	A (80)
Modjadjiskloof	80,757	497	821	B (77)
Mokwakwaila	80,757	504	832	B (77)
Hoedspruit	80,757	531	877	B (76)
Phalaborwa	80,757	760	1,254	B (67)
Hlanganani	80,757	887	1,465	C (62)
Letsitele	80,757	1,012	1,670	C (58)