Motetema Crime Statistics

Motetema, Sekhukhune, Limpopo — Latest SAPS Crime Data

C57/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

821

-15.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,720

per 100k

Safety Score

57/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

63,657

Crime Breakdown — Motetema (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Burglary at residential premises	property	124	15.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	107	13.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	100	12.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	76	9.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	76	9.3%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	76	9.3%
Rape	contact	65	7.9%
Common assault	contact	59	7.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	53	6.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	35	4.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	35	4.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	32	3.9%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	32	3.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	32	3.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	27	3.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	23	2.8%
Stock Theft	property	23	2.8%
Common robbery	contact	21	2.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	19	2.3%
Kidnapping	contact	13	1.6%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	11	1.3%
Attempted murder	contact	9	1.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	9	1.1%
Murder	contact	9	1.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	8	1.0%
Carjacking	contact	8	1.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	7	0.9%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	0.6%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	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%

Motetema Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Motetema Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Motetema Safe?

Motetema has moderate safety levels.

Motetema scores 57/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Motetema is 1,720 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Motetema, especially at night.

vs National Average

-44%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-15.3%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Burglary at residential premises

15% of all crime

Rank in Sekhukhune

14/21

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Motetema

In 2025, Motetema recorded 821 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Motetema is Burglary at residential premises with 124 reported cases (15.1% of all crime in Motetema), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 107 cases (13.0%) and Drug-Related Crime at 100 cases (12.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Motetema has decreased by 15.3%, a positive sign for the Motetema community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Motetema?

The most reported crimes in Motetema are Burglary at residential premises (124 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (107 cases), Drug-Related Crime (100 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Motetema compare to other areas in Sekhukhune?

Motetema has a crime rate of 1,720 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Sekhukhune, Leboeng is safer with a rate of 243 per 100k.

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