Pienaarsrivier Crime Statistics

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

B75/100

Safe

Total Crimes

212

+2.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

927

per 100k

Safety Score

75/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

30,514

Crime Breakdown — Pienaarsrivier (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	73	34.4%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	57	26.9%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	31	14.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	25	11.8%
Stock Theft	property	20	9.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	13	6.1%
Common assault	contact	9	4.2%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	8	3.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	8	3.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	7	3.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	7	3.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	5	2.4%
Attempted murder	contact	4	1.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	4	1.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	1	0.5%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.5%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.5%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.5%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.5%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%

Pienaarsrivier Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Pienaarsrivier Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Pienaarsrivier Safe?

Yes, Pienaarsrivier is relatively safe.

Pienaarsrivier scores 75/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 927 per 100,000 people, Pienaarsrivier sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Pienaarsrivier can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-70%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+2.4%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs

34% of all crime

Rank in Waterberg (Lephalale)

11/25

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Pienaarsrivier

In 2025, Pienaarsrivier recorded 212 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Pienaarsrivier is Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs with 73 reported cases (34.4% of all crime in Pienaarsrivier), followed by Drug-Related Crime at 57 cases (26.9%) and Sexual offences detected as a result of police action at 31 cases (14.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Pienaarsrivier has increased by 2.4%, indicating a worsening trend for the Pienaarsrivier area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Pienaarsrivier?

The most reported crimes in Pienaarsrivier are Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (73 cases), Drug-Related Crime (57 cases), Sexual offences detected as a result of police action (31 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Pienaarsrivier has a crime rate of 927 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Waterberg (Lephalale), Cumberland is safer with a rate of 75 per 100k.

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