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Modimolle Precinct

Waterberg|2 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Modimolle decreased 5.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,661 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 14.2% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (357 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest decrease (-135). 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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All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.

ModimollePhagameng

Crime volume

Very High

in Limpopo · High nationally

Reported crimes

1,661

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 5.8%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 14.2%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Modimolle decreased 5.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Modimolle precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		357
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		243
Commercial crime		183
Residential burglary		151
Serious assault		122
Common assault		81
Malicious damage		81
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		62
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime357320+37
All theft not mentioned elsewhere243232+11
Commercial crime183153+30
Residential burglary151119+32
Serious assault122100+22
Common assault81117-36
Malicious damage8153+28
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs62197-135
Business burglary5957+2
Theft from vehicle5359-6
Rape4854-6
Aggravated robbery3550-15
Crimen injuria3231+1
Common robbery2415+9
Vehicle theft2218+4
Stock-theft1822-4
Shoplifting1627-11
Kidnapping158+7
Culpable homicide1216-4
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action975-66
Attempted murder87+1
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition89-1
Sexual assault79-2
Arson62+4
Contact sexual offences40+4
Neglect and ill-treatment of children310-7
Attempted sexual offences110
Murder13-2
Abduction000
Public violence000
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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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