Bela-Bela Crime Statistics

Bela-Bela, Waterberg (Lephalale), Limpopo — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F11/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,697

-5.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

7,416

per 100k

Safety Score

11/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

30,514

Crime Breakdown — Bela-Bela (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Burglary at residential premises	property	437	25.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	347	20.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	225	13.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	196	11.5%
Common assault	contact	195	11.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	145	8.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	92	5.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	83	4.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	68	4.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	67	3.9%
Common robbery	contact	61	3.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	61	3.6%
Shoplifting	other-serious	43	2.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	35	2.1%
Attempted murder	contact	31	1.8%
Rape	contact	31	1.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	27	1.6%
Kidnapping	contact	23	1.4%
Stock Theft	property	17	1.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	13	0.8%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	12	0.7%
Arson	contact-related	9	0.5%
Carjacking	contact	9	0.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	8	0.5%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	8	0.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	7	0.4%
Murder	contact	5	0.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Bela-Bela Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Bela-Bela Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Bela-Bela Safe?

No, Bela-Bela has high crime levels.

Bela-Bela scores 11/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Bela-Bela is 7,416 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Bela-Bela, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+142%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-5.6%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Burglary at residential premises

26% of all crime

Rank in Waterberg (Lephalale)

23/25

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Bela-Bela

In 2025, Bela-Bela recorded 1,697 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Bela-Bela is Burglary at residential premises with 437 reported cases (25.8% of all crime in Bela-Bela), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 347 cases (20.4%) and Commercial Crime at 225 cases (13.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Bela-Bela has decreased by 5.6%, a positive sign for the Bela-Bela community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Bela-Bela?

The most reported crimes in Bela-Bela are Burglary at residential premises (437 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (347 cases), Commercial Crime (225 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Bela-Bela has a crime rate of 7,416 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)
Dwaalboom	30,514	28	121	A (98)
Hoopdal	30,514	53	233	A (94)
Bulgerivier	30,514	56	246	A (93)
Rankin's Pass	30,514	58	252	A (93)
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)
Rust De Winter	30,514	114	498	A (86)