Thabazimbi Crime Statistics

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

F34/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

741

-19.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,238

per 100k

Safety Score

34/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

30,514

Crime Breakdown — Thabazimbi (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	195	26.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	140	18.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	124	16.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	91	12.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	75	10.1%
Common assault	contact	71	9.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	40	5.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	37	5.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	36	4.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	28	3.8%
Rape	contact	23	3.1%
Shoplifting	other-serious	23	3.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	21	2.8%
Common robbery	contact	12	1.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	12	1.6%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	12	1.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	9	1.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	8	1.1%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	5	0.7%
Murder	contact	5	0.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	4	0.5%
Kidnapping	contact	4	0.5%
Stock Theft	property	4	0.5%
Attempted murder	contact	3	0.4%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Thabazimbi Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Thabazimbi Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Thabazimbi Safe?

No, Thabazimbi has high crime levels.

Thabazimbi scores 34/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Thabazimbi is 3,238 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Thabazimbi, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+6%

Above average

Year-on-Year

-19.1%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

26% of all crime

Rank in Waterberg (Lephalale)

18/25

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Thabazimbi

In 2025, Thabazimbi recorded 741 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Thabazimbi is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 195 reported cases (26.3% of all crime in Thabazimbi), followed by Drug-Related Crime at 140 cases (18.9%) and Commercial Crime at 124 cases (16.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Thabazimbi has decreased by 19.1%, a positive sign for the Thabazimbi community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Thabazimbi?

The most reported crimes in Thabazimbi are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (195 cases), Drug-Related Crime (140 cases), Commercial Crime (124 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Thabazimbi has a crime rate of 3,238 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Waterberg (Lephalale), Cumberland is safer with a rate of 75 per 100k.

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Bulgerivier	30,514	56	246	A (93)
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Dorset	30,514	62	272	A (92)
Roedtan	30,514	67	292	A (91)
Tuinplaas	30,514	89	390	A (89)
Rooiberg	30,514	113	495	A (86)
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