Gilead Crime Statistics

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

D47/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

520

-4.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,271

per 100k

Safety Score

47/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

30,514

Crime Breakdown — Gilead (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	97	18.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	89	17.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	88	16.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	60	11.5%
Stock Theft	property	59	11.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	52	10.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	51	9.8%
Rape	contact	36	6.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	31	6.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	29	5.6%
Shoplifting	other-serious	16	3.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	11	2.1%
Common robbery	contact	9	1.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	9	1.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	9	1.7%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	9	1.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	7	1.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	5	1.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	5	1.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	4	0.8%
Kidnapping	contact	3	0.6%
Murder	contact	3	0.6%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.2%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.2%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	0.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	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%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Gilead Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Gilead Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Gilead Safe?

Gilead has moderate safety levels.

Gilead scores 47/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Gilead is 2,271 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Gilead, especially at night.

vs National Average

-26%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-4.8%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Common assault

19% of all crime

Rank in Waterberg (Lephalale)

16/25

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Gilead

In 2025, Gilead recorded 520 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Gilead is Common assault with 97 reported cases (18.7% of all crime in Gilead), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 89 cases (17.1%) and Drug-Related Crime at 88 cases (16.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Gilead has decreased by 4.8%, a positive sign for the Gilead community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Gilead?

The most reported crimes in Gilead are Common assault (97 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (89 cases), Drug-Related Crime (88 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Gilead has a crime rate of 2,271 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Waterberg (Lephalale), Cumberland is safer with a rate of 75 per 100k.

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Roedtan	30,514	67	292	A (91)
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