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Phagameng Crime Statistics

Modimolle Precinct |Waterberg
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Phagameng falls within the Modimolle police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Modimolle.
Phagameng is a suburb in Waterberg, Limpopo. Crime in the Modimolle precinct area (covering Phagameng) 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

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 its pre-COVID level

↓ 14.2%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Modimolle precinct area (covering Phagameng) decreased 5.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 132% above provincial median
Contact crime: 35% above provincial median
Property crime: 125% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

1

↓ 66.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

326

↓ 8.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

303

↑ 10.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

1,032

↓ 9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

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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Other precincts in Waterberg

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Cumberland

19 crimes ↓ 17.4%

Dwaalboom

32 crimes ↑ 33.3%

Rankin's Pass

67 crimes ↓ 6.9%

Bulgerivier

71 crimes ↑ 39.2%

Dorset

72 crimes ↓ 16.3%

Hoopdal

73 crimes ↑ 14.1%
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Other suburbs served by Modimolle police station

2 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

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

Modimolle
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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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