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Naboomspruit Crime Statistics

Waterberg|1 suburb
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Naboomspruit decreased 5.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 693 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 23.9% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (111 cases). Common assault saw the biggest decrease (-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

Crime volume

High

in Limpopo · Moderate nationally

Reported crimes

693

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 5.8%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 23.9%

below 2018-2019

Crime in Naboomspruit decreased 5.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024, though crime levels remain high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Naboomspruit precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime
111
Common assault
102
Residential burglary
84
Serious assault
63
Malicious damage
58
Aggravated robbery
42
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
32
Business burglary
29
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime11198+13
Common assault102138-36
Residential burglary8479+5
Serious assault6370-7
Malicious damage5848+10
Aggravated robbery4255-13
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs3227+5
Business burglary2921+8
Crimen injuria2631-5
Culpable homicide2623+3
Rape2612+14
Shoplifting2211+11
Theft from vehicle1642-26
Common robbery1417-3
Stock-theft1323-10
Robbery at residential premises86+2
Kidnapping660
Sexual assault51+4
Attempted sexual offences20+2
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition27-5
Vehicle theft220
Attempted murder13-2
Neglect and ill-treatment of children13-2
Robbery at non-residential premises16-5
Truck hijacking12-1
Abduction000
Arson02-2
Bank robbery000
Carjacking000
Contact sexual offences000
Murder03-3
Public violence000
Robbery of cash in transit000
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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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