Rakgoadi Crime Statistics

Rakgoadi, Sekhukhune, Limpopo — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A82/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

302

+6.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

633

per 100k

Safety Score

82/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

63,657

Crime Breakdown — Rakgoadi (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	61	20.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	43	14.2%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	39	12.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	37	12.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	33	10.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	23	7.6%
Stock Theft	property	21	7.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	21	7.0%
Common robbery	contact	19	6.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	15	5.0%
Rape	contact	12	4.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	9	3.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	8	2.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	8	2.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	8	2.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	7	2.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	7	2.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	7	2.3%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	5	1.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	4	1.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	1.0%
Attempted murder	contact	3	1.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	1.0%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.3%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.3%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.3%
Murder	contact	1	0.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.3%
Abduction	contact	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Rakgoadi Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Rakgoadi Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Rakgoadi Safe?

Yes, Rakgoadi is relatively safe.

Rakgoadi scores 82/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 633 per 100,000 people, Rakgoadi sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Rakgoadi can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-79%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+6.3%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Common assault

20% of all crime

Rank in Sekhukhune

7/21

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Rakgoadi

In 2025, Rakgoadi recorded 302 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Rakgoadi is Common assault with 61 reported cases (20.2% of all crime in Rakgoadi), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 43 cases (14.2%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 39 cases (12.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Rakgoadi has increased by 6.3%, indicating a worsening trend for the Rakgoadi area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Rakgoadi?

The most reported crimes in Rakgoadi are Common assault (61 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (43 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (39 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Rakgoadi compare to other areas in Sekhukhune?

Rakgoadi has a crime rate of 633 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Sekhukhune, Leboeng is safer with a rate of 243 per 100k.

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