Waterberg (Lephalale) Crime Statistics
Waterberg (Lephalale), Limpopo — Latest SAPS Crime Data
Total Crimes (2025)
14,074
5.7%
Crime Rate per 100k
1,845
Population
762,850
Precincts
25
Is Waterberg (Lephalale) Safe?
Waterberg (Lephalale) recorded a crime rate of 1,845 per 100,000 people in the latest SAPS data — 5% below the Limpopo provincial average of 1,942 per 100,000. Of the 25 police precincts in Waterberg (Lephalale), 12 are rated A or B (Safe to Very Safe), while 11 are rated D or F (High Risk). Crime decreased by 5.7% compared to the previous year.
Precincts in Waterberg (Lephalale)
| Precinct | Population | Crimes | Rate | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahwelereng | 30,514 | 2,028 | 8,862 | F (6) |
| Mokopane | 30,514 | 1,766 | 7,718 | F (10) |
| Bela-Bela | 30,514 | 1,697 | 7,416 | F (11) |
| Lephalale | 30,514 | 1,238 | 5,411 | F (17) |
| Modimolle | 30,514 | 1,192 | 5,207 | F (18) |
| Northam | 30,514 | 1,086 | 4,745 | F (20) |
| Naboomspruit | 30,514 | 927 | 4,051 | F (25) |
| Thabazimbi | 30,514 | 741 | 3,238 | F (34) |
| Tinmyne | 30,514 | 528 | 2,307 | D (46) |
| Gilead | 30,514 | 520 | 2,271 | D (47) |
Waterberg (Lephalale) Crime Trend (2018-2025)
Waterberg (Lephalale) Crime Breakdown (2025)
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