Waterberg Crime Statistics
Waterberg has 25 SAPS precincts covering 34 suburbs. In Apr 2025–Mar 2026, 4,575 contact crimes and 3,283 property crimes were reported. 15 precincts reported fewer total crimes than the prior year; 6 reported more. Raw counts are not adjusted for population — larger precincts serve more residents. Source: SAPS quarterly release.
Violent crimes
4,575
Apr 2025–Mar 2026
Property crimes
3,283
Apr 2025–Mar 2026
Improving
15
precincts with fewer crimes
Worsening
6
precincts with more crimes
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
Crime by category in Waterberg
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How much crime is reported in each Waterberg precinct?
Total reported crimes (Apr 2025–Mar 2026). Colour shows trend vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
| Precinct | Reported count | Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Mahwelereng | 2,683 | →0.5% |
| Bela-Bela | 2,224 | ↓7.1% |
| Mokopane | 2,218 | ↓5.3% |
| Lephalale | 1,710 | ↑3.3% |
| Modimolle | 1,661 | ↓5.8% |
| Northam | 1,469 | ↓3% |
| Naboomspruit | 1,252 | ↓3% |
| Thabazimbi | 981 | ↓15.1% |
| Gilead | 715 | →1% |
| Tinmyne | 702 | →1.4% |
| Villa Nora | 652 | ↓20.3% |
| Witpoort | 535 | ↓6.1% |
| Vaalwater | 487 | ↓6.7% |
| Pienaarsrivier | 276 | ↓2.8% |
| Tom Burke | 276 | ↑7.4% |
| Rooiberg | 153 | →1.3% |
| Rust De Winter | 144 | ↓21.3% |
| Tuinplaas | 112 | ↑20.4% |
| Roedtan | 88 | ↓20.7% |
| Hoopdal | 73 | ↑14.1% |
| Dorset | 72 | ↓16.3% |
| Bulgerivier | 71 | ↑39.2% |
| Rankin's Pass | 67 | ↓6.9% |
| Dwaalboom | 32 | ↑33.3% |
| Cumberland | 19 | ↓17.4% |
Bar = total crimes · ↓ improving · ↑ worsening · → stable (vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025)
All SAPS precincts in Waterberg
Bela-Bela
Bulgerivier
Cumberland
Dorset
Dwaalboom
Gilead
Hoopdal
Lephalale
Mahwelereng
Modimolle
Mokopane
Naboomspruit
Northam
Pienaarsrivier
Rankin's Pass
Roedtan
Rooiberg
Rust De Winter
Thabazimbi
Tinmyne
Tom Burke
Tuinplaas
Vaalwater
Villa Nora
Witpoort
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Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics (Apr 2025–Mar 2026 vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025). Methodology · Disclaimer
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.