Waterberg Crime Statistics

Waterberg has 25 SAPS precincts covering 34 suburbs. In Apr–Jun 2026, 1,033 contact crimes and 728 property crimes were reported. 13 precincts reported fewer total crimes than the prior year; 11 reported more. Raw counts are not adjusted for population — larger precincts serve more residents. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

Violent crimes

1,033

Apr–Jun 2026

Property crimes

728

Apr–Jun 2026

Improving

precincts with fewer crimes

Worsening

precincts with more crimes

Updated 29 Aug 2026 · SAPS Q1 2026-27 release

Crime by category in Waterberg

See how each crime type ranks across Waterberg precincts.

↓ Most improved

Dorset↓ 35.3%Rooiberg↓ 30.6%Rust De Winter↓ 26.3%

↑ Most worsened

Roedtan↑ 105.6%Hoopdal↑ 90%Dwaalboom↑ 22.2%

How much crime is reported in each Waterberg precinct?

Total reported crimes (Apr–Jun 2026). Colour shows trend vs Apr–Jun 2025.

Total reported crimes by precinct in this district, Apr–Jun 2026
Precinct	Reported count	Change vs Apr–Jun 2025
Mahwelereng	659	↑4.9%
Mokopane	436	↓23%
Bela-Bela	429	↓22.6%
Lephalale	421	↑5.5%
Modimolle	386	→0.8%
Northam	311	↓7.4%
Naboomspruit	234	↓16.1%
Thabazimbi	227	↑12.9%
Gilead	160	↑7.4%
Villa Nora	158	↑5.3%
Tinmyne	134	↓9.5%
Witpoort	131	↓8.4%
Vaalwater	110	↓24.7%
Pienaarsrivier	79	↑21.5%
Tom Burke	70	↓10.3%
Roedtan	37	↑105.6%
Rust De Winter	28	↓26.3%
Rooiberg	25	↓30.6%
Tuinplaas	23	↓25.8%
Bulgerivier	21	↑5%
Hoopdal	19	↑90%
Dorset	11	↓35.3%
Dwaalboom	11	↑22.2%
Rankin's Pass	7	↑16.7%
Cumberland	6	↓14.3%

Bar = total crimes · ↓ improving · ↑ worsening · → stable (vs Apr–Jun 2025)

All SAPS precincts in Waterberg

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Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics (Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025). Methodology · Disclaimer

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