Roedtan Crime Statistics

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

A91/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

-26.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

292

per 100k

Safety Score

91/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

30,514

Crime Breakdown — Roedtan (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	21	31.3%
Common assault	contact	13	19.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	11	16.4%
Stock Theft	property	8	11.9%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	7	10.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	7	10.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	4	6.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	3	4.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	3	4.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	4.5%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	3	4.5%
Arson	contact-related	1	1.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	1	1.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	1.5%
Rape	contact	1	1.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	1.5%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	1	1.5%
Abduction	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 robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Roedtan Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Roedtan Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Roedtan Safe?

Yes, Roedtan is relatively safe.

Roedtan scores 91/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 292 per 100,000 people, Roedtan sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Roedtan can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-90%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-26.4%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

31% of all crime

Rank in Waterberg (Lephalale)

7/25

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Roedtan

In 2025, Roedtan recorded 67 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Roedtan is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 21 reported cases (31.3% of all crime in Roedtan), followed by Common assault at 13 cases (19.4%) and Culpable homicide at 11 cases (16.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Roedtan has decreased by 26.4%, a positive sign for the Roedtan community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Roedtan?

The most reported crimes in Roedtan are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (21 cases), Common assault (13 cases), Culpable homicide (11 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Roedtan has a crime rate of 292 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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Bulgerivier	30,514	56	246	A (93)
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Dorset	30,514	62	272	A (92)
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)