Dwaalboom Crime Statistics

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

A98/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

+47.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

121

per 100k

Safety Score

98/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

30,514

Crime Breakdown — Dwaalboom (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	8	28.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	7	25.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	7	25.0%
Common assault	contact	4	14.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	3	10.7%
Stock Theft	property	3	10.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	1	3.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	1	3.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	3.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	1	3.6%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	1	3.6%
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%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	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%
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%

Dwaalboom Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Dwaalboom Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Dwaalboom Safe?

Yes, Dwaalboom is relatively safe.

Dwaalboom scores 98/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 121 per 100,000 people, Dwaalboom sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Dwaalboom can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-96%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+47.4%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

29% of all crime

Rank in Waterberg (Lephalale)

2/25

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Dwaalboom

In 2025, Dwaalboom recorded 28 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Dwaalboom is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 8 reported cases (28.6% of all crime in Dwaalboom), followed by Commercial Crime at 7 cases (25.0%) and Drug-Related Crime at 7 cases (25.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Dwaalboom has increased by 47.4%, indicating a worsening trend for the Dwaalboom area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Dwaalboom?

The most reported crimes in Dwaalboom are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (8 cases), Commercial Crime (7 cases), Drug-Related Crime (7 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Dwaalboom has a crime rate of 121 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Waterberg (Lephalale), Cumberland is safer with a rate of 75 per 100k.

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