Burgersfort Crime Statistics

Burgersfort, Sekhukhune, Limpopo — Latest SAPS Crime Data

D37/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

1,441

-3.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,018

per 100k

Safety Score

37/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

63,657

Crime Breakdown — Burgersfort (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	280	19.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	227	15.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	181	12.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	156	10.8%
Shoplifting	other-serious	123	8.5%
Common assault	contact	121	8.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	104	7.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	95	6.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	95	6.6%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	91	6.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	88	6.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	53	3.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	44	3.1%
Rape	contact	44	3.1%
Common robbery	contact	31	2.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	23	1.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	19	1.3%
Kidnapping	contact	19	1.3%
Murder	contact	17	1.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	17	1.2%
Stock Theft	property	16	1.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	15	1.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	15	1.0%
Attempted murder	contact	13	0.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	13	0.9%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	11	0.8%
Carjacking	contact	8	0.6%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Burgersfort Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Burgersfort Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Burgersfort Safe?

No, Burgersfort has high crime levels.

Burgersfort scores 37/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Burgersfort is 3,018 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Burgersfort, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

-2%

Below average

Year-on-Year

-3.9%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

19% of all crime

Rank in Sekhukhune

20/21

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Burgersfort

In 2025, Burgersfort recorded 1,441 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Burgersfort is Drug-Related Crime with 280 reported cases (19.4% of all crime in Burgersfort), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 227 cases (15.8%) and Commercial Crime at 181 cases (12.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Burgersfort has decreased by 3.9%, a positive sign for the Burgersfort community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Burgersfort?

The most reported crimes in Burgersfort are Drug-Related Crime (280 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (227 cases), Commercial Crime (181 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Burgersfort compare to other areas in Sekhukhune?

Burgersfort has a crime rate of 3,018 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Sekhukhune, Leboeng is safer with a rate of 243 per 100k.

Embed This Badge

Add a Burgersfort safety badge to your website or blog. Copy the code below and paste it into your HTML.

Embed Code

<a href="https://safetybrief.co.za/province/limpopo/sekhukhune/burgersfort"><img src="https://safetybrief.co.za/api/badge/burgersfort" alt="Burgersfort Safety Score" /></a>

Other Precincts in Sekhukhune

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Leboeng	63,657	116	243	A (94)
Ohrigstad	63,657	127	265	A (93)
Zaaiplaas	63,657	165	346	A (90)
Roossenekal	63,657	193	404	A (88)
Matlelerekeng	63,657	252	528	A (85)
Elandskraal	63,657	297	622	A (83)
Rakgoadi	63,657	302	633	A (82)
Marble Hall	63,657	503	1,054	B (72)
Masemola	63,657	504	1,056	B (72)
Driekop	63,657	524	1,098	B (70)