Mecklenburg Crime Statistics

Mecklenburg, Sekhukhune, Limpopo — Latest SAPS Crime Data

D46/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

1,108

+10.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,320

per 100k

Safety Score

46/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

63,657

Crime Breakdown — Mecklenburg (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	196	17.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	183	16.5%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	157	14.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	112	10.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	105	9.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	104	9.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	104	9.4%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	81	7.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	77	6.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	60	5.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	49	4.4%
Rape	contact	48	4.3%
Common robbery	contact	47	4.2%
Stock Theft	property	27	2.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	24	2.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	16	1.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	12	1.1%
Attempted murder	contact	9	0.8%
Murder	contact	9	0.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	8	0.7%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	8	0.7%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	7	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	7	0.6%
Shoplifting	other-serious	7	0.6%
Carjacking	contact	5	0.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	5	0.5%
Kidnapping	contact	4	0.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	4	0.4%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Mecklenburg Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Mecklenburg Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Mecklenburg Safe?

Mecklenburg has moderate safety levels.

Mecklenburg scores 46/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Mecklenburg is 2,320 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Mecklenburg, especially at night.

vs National Average

-24%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+10.1%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Common assault

18% of all crime

Rank in Sekhukhune

18/21

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Mecklenburg

In 2025, Mecklenburg recorded 1,108 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Mecklenburg is Common assault with 196 reported cases (17.7% of all crime in Mecklenburg), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 183 cases (16.5%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 157 cases (14.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Mecklenburg has increased by 10.1%, indicating a worsening trend for the Mecklenburg area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Mecklenburg?

The most reported crimes in Mecklenburg are Common assault (196 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (183 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (157 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Mecklenburg compare to other areas in Sekhukhune?

Mecklenburg has a crime rate of 2,320 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Sekhukhune, Leboeng is safer with a rate of 243 per 100k.

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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)