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Pienaarsrivier Crime Statistics

Waterberg|1 suburb
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Pienaarsrivier decreased 2.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 276 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 12.2% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (69 cases). All theft not mentioned elsewhere saw the biggest decrease (-13). 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

Low

in Limpopo

Reported crimes

276

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 2.8%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 12.2%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Pienaarsrivier dropped 2.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Pienaarsrivier precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
69
Drug-related crime
56
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action
30
All theft not mentioned elsewhere
23
Stock-theft
20
Residential burglary
13
Malicious damage
10
Common assault
9
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs6957+12
Drug-related crime56560
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action3021+9
All theft not mentioned elsewhere2336-13
Stock-theft2013+7
Residential burglary1316-3
Malicious damage101+9
Common assault911-2
Serious assault79-2
Culpable homicide614-8
Aggravated robbery616-10
Theft from vehicle53+2
Attempted murder440
Business burglary45-1
Commercial crime34-1
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition30+3
Murder21+1
Common robbery14-3
Contact sexual offences10+1
Crimen injuria12-1
Kidnapping15-4
Sexual assault110
Shoplifting10+1
Abduction000
Arson01-1
Attempted sexual offences000
Neglect and ill-treatment of children000
Public violence000
Rape02-2
Vehicle theft02-2
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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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