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Gilead Crime Statistics

Gilead Precinct |Waterberg
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Gilead falls within the Gilead police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics.
Gilead is a suburb in Waterberg, Limpopo. Crime in the Gilead precinct area (covering Gilead) decreased 5.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 465 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 7.9% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (73 cases). Serious assault saw the biggest decrease (-21). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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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

Moderate

in Limpopo

Reported crimes

465

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 5.1%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 7.9%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Gilead precinct area (covering Gilead) dropped 5.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024.
Total crime: 4% above provincial median
Contact crime: 4% above provincial median
Property crime: 6% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

2

↓ 60% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

195

↓ 19.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

111

↑ 23.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

159

↑ 0.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Gilead precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault		73
Serious assault		67
Drug-related crime		66
Stock-theft		44
Business burglary		39
Malicious damage		38
Rape		27
Residential burglary		23
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Other precincts in Waterberg

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Cumberland

8 crimes ↑ 37.5%

Dwaalboom

20 crimes ↑ 68.8%

Hoopdal

39 crimes ↑ 57.6%

Roedtan

47 crimes ↓ 24.1%

Bulgerivier

49 crimes ↑ 51.2%

Rankin's Pass

54 crimes ↑ 14.3%
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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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