Lephalale Crime Statistics

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

F17/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,238

-2.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

5,411

per 100k

Safety Score

17/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

30,514

Crime Breakdown — Lephalale (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	309	25.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	272	22.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	241	19.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	157	12.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	115	9.3%
Common assault	contact	91	7.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	79	6.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	56	4.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	52	4.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	51	4.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	44	3.6%
Rape	contact	44	3.6%
Common robbery	contact	20	1.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	16	1.3%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	16	1.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	15	1.2%
Stock Theft	property	15	1.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	13	1.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	11	0.9%
Sexual Assault	contact	9	0.7%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	7	0.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	0.3%
Murder	contact	4	0.3%
Attempted murder	contact	3	0.2%
Kidnapping	contact	3	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	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%

Lephalale Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Lephalale Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Lephalale Safe?

No, Lephalale has high crime levels.

Lephalale scores 17/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Lephalale is 5,411 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Lephalale, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+76%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-2.7%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

25% of all crime

Rank in Waterberg (Lephalale)

22/25

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Lephalale

In 2025, Lephalale recorded 1,238 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Lephalale is Commercial Crime with 309 reported cases (25.0% of all crime in Lephalale), followed by Drug-Related Crime at 272 cases (22.0%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 241 cases (19.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Lephalale has decreased by 2.7%, a positive sign for the Lephalale community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Lephalale?

The most reported crimes in Lephalale are Commercial Crime (309 cases), Drug-Related Crime (272 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (241 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Lephalale has a crime rate of 5,411 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Waterberg (Lephalale), Cumberland is safer with a rate of 75 per 100k.

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