Dorset Crime Statistics

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

A92/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

-12.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

272

per 100k

Safety Score

92/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

30,514

Crime Breakdown — Dorset (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	59	95.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	7	11.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	5	8.1%
Stock Theft	property	4	6.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	3	4.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	4.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	1	1.6%
Arson	contact-related	1	1.6%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Common assault	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%
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%
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%

Dorset Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Dorset Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Dorset Safe?

Yes, Dorset is relatively safe.

Dorset scores 92/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 272 per 100,000 people, Dorset sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Dorset can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-91%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-12.7%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

95% of all crime

Rank in Waterberg (Lephalale)

6/25

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Dorset

In 2025, Dorset recorded 62 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Dorset is Drug-Related Crime with 59 reported cases (95.2% of all crime in Dorset), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 7 cases (11.3%) and Commercial Crime at 5 cases (8.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Dorset has decreased by 12.7%, a positive sign for the Dorset community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Dorset?

The most reported crimes in Dorset are Drug-Related Crime (59 cases), Burglary at residential premises (7 cases), Commercial Crime (5 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Dorset has a crime rate of 272 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Waterberg (Lephalale), Cumberland is safer with a rate of 75 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Waterberg (Lephalale)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Cumberland	30,514	17	75	A (99)
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)
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)