Villa Nora Crime Statistics

Villa Nora, Waterberg (Lephalale), Limpopo — Latest SAPS Crime Data

D49/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

494

-21.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,160

per 100k

Safety Score

49/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

30,514

Crime Breakdown — Villa Nora (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	125	25.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	81	16.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	80	16.2%
Common assault	contact	55	11.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	53	10.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	44	8.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	40	8.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	25	5.1%
Rape	contact	24	4.9%
Common robbery	contact	19	3.8%
Stock Theft	property	19	3.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	15	3.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	15	3.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	12	2.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	11	2.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	9	1.8%
Arson	contact-related	7	1.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	5	1.0%
Attempted murder	contact	4	0.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	4	0.8%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.6%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.2%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.2%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Villa Nora Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Villa Nora Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Villa Nora Safe?

Villa Nora has moderate safety levels.

Villa Nora scores 49/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Villa Nora is 2,160 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Villa Nora, especially at night.

vs National Average

-30%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-21.2%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

25% of all crime

Rank in Waterberg (Lephalale)

15/25

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Villa Nora

In 2025, Villa Nora recorded 494 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Villa Nora is Drug-Related Crime with 125 reported cases (25.3% of all crime in Villa Nora), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 81 cases (16.4%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 80 cases (16.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Villa Nora has decreased by 21.2%, a positive sign for the Villa Nora community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Villa Nora?

The most reported crimes in Villa Nora are Drug-Related Crime (125 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (81 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (80 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Villa Nora has a crime rate of 2,160 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Waterberg (Lephalale), Cumberland is safer with a rate of 75 per 100k.

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Dorset	30,514	62	272	A (92)
Roedtan	30,514	67	292	A (91)
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