Waterberg Crime Statistics

Waterberg has 25 SAPS precincts covering 34 suburbs. In Apr–Dec 2025, 3,427 contact crimes and 2,415 property crimes were reported. 14 precincts reported fewer total crimes than the prior year; 8 reported more. Raw counts are not adjusted for population — larger precincts serve more residents. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

Violent crimes

3,427

Apr–Dec 2025

Property crimes

2,415

Apr–Dec 2025

Improving

precincts with fewer crimes

Worsening

precincts with more crimes

↓ Most improved

Rust De Winter↓ 27.2%Roedtan↓ 24.1%Thabazimbi↓ 22.8%

↑ Most worsened

Dwaalboom↑ 68.8%Hoopdal↑ 57.6%Bulgerivier↑ 51.2%

How much crime is reported in each Waterberg precinct?

Total reported serious crimes (Apr–Dec 2025). Colour shows trend vs Apr–Dec 2024.

Total reported crimes by precinct in this district, Apr–Dec 2025
Precinct	Reported count	Change vs Apr–Dec 2024
Mahwelereng	1,715	↑2.1%
Mokopane	1,364	↓4.6%
Bela-Bela	1,284	↓5.3%
Modimolle	887	↓4.8%
Lephalale	822	↓2.1%
Northam	745	→1.4%
Naboomspruit	693	↓5.8%
Tinmyne	495	↓4.6%
Thabazimbi	478	↓22.8%
Gilead	465	↓5.1%
Villa Nora	415	↓21.4%
Witpoort	342	↓8.8%
Vaalwater	318	↓8%
Pienaarsrivier	170	→1.3%
Tom Burke	156	↑5.6%
Rust De Winter	92	↓27.2%
Rooiberg	68	↓18.8%
Tuinplaas	61	↑2.5%
Dorset	57	→1.3%
Rankin's Pass	54	↑14.3%
Bulgerivier	49	↑51.2%
Roedtan	47	↓24.1%
Hoopdal	39	↑57.6%
Dwaalboom	20	↑68.8%
Cumberland	8	↑37.5%

Bar = total crimes · ↓ improving · ↑ worsening · → stable (vs Apr–Dec 2024)

All SAPS precincts in Waterberg

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Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics (Apr–Dec 2025 vs Apr–Dec 2024). Methodology · Disclaimer

This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.