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Marapong Crime Statistics

3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Marapong falls within the Lephalale police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Lephalale, Onverwacht.
Marapong is a suburb in Waterberg, Limpopo. Crime in the Lephalale precinct area (covering Marapong) decreased 2.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 822 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 25.9% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (204 cases). Residential burglary saw the biggest decrease (-40). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

See how Lephalale compares to other Limpopo precincts vs Apr–Dec 2024 →

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

High

in Limpopo

Reported crimes

822

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 2.1%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 25.9%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Lephalale precinct area (covering Marapong) decreased 2.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024, though crime levels remain high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 84% above provincial median
Contact crime: 10% above provincial median
Property crime: 69% 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

3

↓ 40% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

206

↓ 5.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

177

↓ 17.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

439

↑ 8.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Lephalale precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime
204
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
118
Residential burglary
86
Common assault
68
Serious assault
59
Theft from vehicle
42
Malicious damage
39
Shoplifting
38
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Other suburbs served by Lephalale police station

3 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Marapong.

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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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