Hoopdal Crime Statistics

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

A94/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

+43.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

233

per 100k

Safety Score

94/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

30,514

Crime Breakdown — Hoopdal (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	27	50.9%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	11	20.8%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	5	9.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	5	9.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	5	9.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	4	7.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	4	7.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	7.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	3	5.7%
Common robbery	contact	1	1.9%
Rape	contact	1	1.9%
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 non-residential premises	property	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Common assault	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	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%
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%
Stock Theft	property	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%

Hoopdal Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Hoopdal Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Hoopdal Safe?

Yes, Hoopdal is relatively safe.

Hoopdal scores 94/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 233 per 100,000 people, Hoopdal sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Hoopdal can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-92%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+43.2%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

51% of all crime

Rank in Waterberg (Lephalale)

3/25

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Hoopdal

In 2025, Hoopdal recorded 53 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Hoopdal is Drug-Related Crime with 27 reported cases (50.9% of all crime in Hoopdal), followed by Sexual offences detected as a result of police action at 11 cases (20.8%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 5 cases (9.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Hoopdal has increased by 43.2%, indicating a worsening trend for the Hoopdal area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Hoopdal?

The most reported crimes in Hoopdal are Drug-Related Crime (27 cases), Sexual offences detected as a result of police action (11 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (5 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Hoopdal has a crime rate of 233 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Waterberg (Lephalale), Cumberland is safer with a rate of 75 per 100k.

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Cumberland	30,514	17	75	A (99)
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