Dorset 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 Low
in Limpopo
Reported crimes
72
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↓ 16.3%
fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 60%
above 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Residential burglary dropped significantly (-7) while Drug-related crime increased (+5).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 51 |
| Residential burglary | 5 |
| Commercial crime | 5 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 3 |
| Stock-theft | 3 |
| Business burglary | 2 |
| Culpable homicide | 2 |
| Arson | 1 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 51 | 46 | +5 |
| Residential burglary | 5 | 12 | -7 |
| Commercial crime | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 3 | 9 | -6 |
| Stock-theft | 3 | 5 | -2 |
| Business burglary | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Culpable homicide | 2 | 3 | -1 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Serious assault | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Attempted murder | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Common assault | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Common robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crimen injuria | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aggravated robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theft from vehicle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Compare with nearby areas
Other precincts in Waterberg
Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)
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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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