Waterpoort Crime Statistics

Waterpoort, Vhembe (Thohoyandou), Limpopo — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A98/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

-25.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

102

per 100k

Safety Score

98/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

75,140

Crime Breakdown — Waterpoort (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	21	36.2%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	20	34.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	8	13.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	7	12.1%
Common assault	contact	5	8.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	4	6.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	6.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	4	6.9%
Stock Theft	property	3	5.2%
Common robbery	contact	1	1.7%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	0	0.0%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Rape	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Waterpoort Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Waterpoort Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Waterpoort Safe?

Yes, Waterpoort is relatively safe.

Waterpoort scores 98/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 102 per 100,000 people, Waterpoort sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Waterpoort can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-97%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-25.6%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

36% of all crime

Rank in Vhembe (Thohoyandou)

1/22

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Waterpoort

In 2025, Waterpoort recorded 58 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Waterpoort is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 21 reported cases (36.2% of all crime in Waterpoort), followed by Sexual offences detected as a result of police action at 20 cases (34.5%) and Burglary at residential premises at 8 cases (13.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Waterpoort has decreased by 25.6%, a positive sign for the Waterpoort community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Waterpoort?

The most reported crimes in Waterpoort are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (21 cases), Sexual offences detected as a result of police action (20 cases), Burglary at residential premises (8 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Waterpoort compare to other areas in Vhembe (Thohoyandou)?

Waterpoort has a crime rate of 102 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Vhembe (Thohoyandou), Waterpoort is among the safer areas.

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Tshamutumbu	75,140	96	170	A (96)
Muswodi	75,140	102	181	A (96)
Makuya	75,140	155	275	A (92)
Mara	75,140	163	289	A (92)
Vhulaudzi	75,140	171	303	A (91)
Tshitale	75,140	190	337	A (90)
Masisi	75,140	228	405	A (88)
Tshaulu	75,140	235	417	A (88)
Bandelierkop	75,140	361	640	A (82)
Mutale	75,140	376	667	A (81)