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Lephalale Precinct

Waterberg|3 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Lephalale increased 3.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,710 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 20.6% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Commercial crime (321 cases). Commercial crime saw the biggest increase (+36). 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

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LephalaleMarapongOnverwacht

Crime volume

Very High

in Limpopo · High nationally

Reported crimes

1,710

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 3.3%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 20.6%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Lephalale rose 3.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Lephalale precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Commercial crime		321
Drug-related crime		284
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		259
Residential burglary		135
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		135
Common assault		88
Serious assault		75
Malicious damage		65
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Commercial crime321285+36
Drug-related crime284251+33
All theft not mentioned elsewhere259253+6
Residential burglary135168-33
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs135122+13
Common assault8876+12
Serious assault7593-18
Malicious damage6566-1
Theft from vehicle6165-4
Shoplifting5056-6
Business burglary4930+19
Rape4626+20
Aggravated robbery2932-3
Crimen injuria1812+6
Common robbery1733-16
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action1623-7
Culpable homicide1412+2
Stock-theft139+4
Sexual assault89-1
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition71+6
Vehicle theft611-5
Murder45-1
Attempted murder36-3
Kidnapping34-1
Arson110
Attempted sexual offences10+1
Contact sexual offences110
Neglect and ill-treatment of children13-2
Abduction000
Public violence02-2
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Other precincts in Waterberg

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Cumberland

19 crimes ↓ 17.4%

Dwaalboom

32 crimes ↑ 33.3%

Rankin's Pass

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Bulgerivier

71 crimes ↑ 39.2%

Dorset

72 crimes ↓ 16.3%

Hoopdal

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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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