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Pienaarsrivier Crime Statistics

Waterberg|1 suburb
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Pienaarsrivier remained stable vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 170 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 16.2% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (55 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+9). 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

170

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

→ 1.3%

no change vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 16.2%

above 2018-2019

Crime in Pienaarsrivier has been relatively stable vs Apr–Dec 2024 (within ±2%).

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
55
Drug-related crime
43
Stock-theft
15
Malicious damage
10
Common assault
7
Serious assault
6
Residential burglary
6
Aggravated robbery
6
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs5546+9
Drug-related crime4335+8
Stock-theft1510+5
Malicious damage101+9
Common assault770
Serious assault68-2
Residential burglary613-7
Aggravated robbery614-8
Culpable homicide512-7
Theft from vehicle40+4
Attempted murder34-1
Business burglary34-1
Common robbery14-3
Contact sexual offences10+1
Crimen injuria10+1
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition10+1
Kidnapping12-1
Sexual assault110
Truck hijacking12-1
Abduction000
Arson01-1
Attempted sexual offences000
Bank robbery000
Carjacking01-1
Murder000
Neglect and ill-treatment of children000
Public violence000
Rape01-1
Robbery at non-residential premises01-1
Robbery at residential premises000
Robbery of cash in transit000
Shoplifting000
Vehicle theft01-1
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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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