Cumberland Crime Statistics

Cumberland, Waterberg (Lephalale), Limpopo — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A99/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

+54.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

per 100k

Safety Score

99/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

30,514

Crime Breakdown — Cumberland (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	11	64.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	3	17.6%
Stock Theft	property	3	17.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	1	5.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	1	5.9%
Common assault	contact	1	5.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	5.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	5.9%
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 residential premises	property	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Common robbery	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%
Drug-Related Crime	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 of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	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%

Cumberland Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Cumberland Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Cumberland Safe?

Yes, Cumberland is relatively safe.

Cumberland scores 99/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 75 per 100,000 people, Cumberland sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Cumberland can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-98%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+54.5%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

65% of all crime

Rank in Waterberg (Lephalale)

1/25

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Cumberland

In 2025, Cumberland recorded 17 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Cumberland is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 11 reported cases (64.7% of all crime in Cumberland), followed by Commercial Crime at 3 cases (17.6%) and Stock Theft at 3 cases (17.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Cumberland has increased by 54.5%, indicating a worsening trend for the Cumberland area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Cumberland?

The most reported crimes in Cumberland are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (11 cases), Commercial Crime (3 cases), Stock Theft (3 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Cumberland compare to other areas in Waterberg (Lephalale)?

Cumberland has a crime rate of 75 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Waterberg (Lephalale), Cumberland is among the safer areas.

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Other Precincts in Waterberg (Lephalale)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Dwaalboom	30,514	28	121	A (98)
Hoopdal	30,514	53	233	A (94)
Bulgerivier	30,514	56	246	A (93)
Rankin's Pass	30,514	58	252	A (93)
Dorset	30,514	62	272	A (92)
Roedtan	30,514	67	292	A (91)
Tuinplaas	30,514	89	390	A (89)
Rooiberg	30,514	113	495	A (86)
Rust De Winter	30,514	114	498	A (86)
Pienaarsrivier	30,514	212	927	B (75)