Waterval Crime Statistics
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About this data
These are raw crime counts from SAPS — not adjusted for population. Areas with more residents will naturally report more crimes. The most reliable indicator is the trend over time, which compares this area against its own history. Learn more
Crime volume
Very High
in Limpopo · High nationally
Reported crimes
956
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 3.9%
fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
→ 0.5%
in line with 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Aggravated robbery dropped significantly (-33) while Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs increased (+34).
Crime trend by year
Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 159 |
| Common assault | 111 |
| Residential burglary | 102 |
| Drug-related crime | 97 |
| Malicious damage | 87 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 68 |
| Aggravated robbery | 55 |
| Business burglary | 52 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 159 | 162 | -3 |
| Common assault | 111 | 125 | -14 |
| Residential burglary | 102 | 101 | +1 |
| Drug-related crime | 97 | 80 | +17 |
| Malicious damage | 87 | 82 | +5 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 68 | 34 | +34 |
| Aggravated robbery | 55 | 88 | -33 |
| Business burglary | 52 | 56 | -4 |
| Rape | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| Common robbery | 33 | 23 | +10 |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 42 | -20 |
| Theft from vehicle | 22 | 30 | -8 |
| Attempted murder | 21 | 17 | +4 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 17 | 16 | +1 |
| Crimen injuria | 9 | 4 | +5 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 8 | 12 | -4 |
| Kidnapping | 8 | 3 | +5 |
| Culpable homicide | 7 | 9 | -2 |
| Carjacking | 6 | 3 | +3 |
| Stock-theft | 6 | 12 | -6 |
| Murder | 5 | 3 | +2 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 5 | 34 | -29 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 4 | 6 | -2 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 4 | 2 | +2 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 2 | +2 |
| Arson | 3 | 5 | -2 |
| Vehicle theft | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck hijacking | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Data Sources & Notes
- Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics
- SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Crime reporting rates vary by area.
- This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
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