Mahwelereng Crime Statistics

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

F6/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,028

+0.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

8,862

per 100k

Safety Score

6/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

30,514

Crime Breakdown — Mahwelereng (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	624	30.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	289	14.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	265	13.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	235	11.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	213	10.5%
Common assault	contact	161	7.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	145	7.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	104	5.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	100	4.9%
Rape	contact	100	4.9%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	79	3.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	63	3.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	47	2.3%
Common robbery	contact	44	2.2%
Stock Theft	property	40	2.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	33	1.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	29	1.4%
Murder	contact	23	1.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	20	1.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	16	0.8%
Shoplifting	other-serious	16	0.8%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	12	0.6%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	8	0.4%
Attempted murder	contact	7	0.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	7	0.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	7	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	7	0.3%
Kidnapping	contact	4	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.1%
Truck hijacking	contact	3	0.1%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.0%
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%

Mahwelereng Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Mahwelereng Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Mahwelereng Safe?

No, Mahwelereng has high crime levels.

Mahwelereng scores 6/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Mahwelereng is 8,862 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Mahwelereng, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+189%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+0.7%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

31% of all crime

Rank in Waterberg (Lephalale)

25/25

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Mahwelereng

In 2025, Mahwelereng recorded 2,028 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Mahwelereng is Drug-Related Crime with 624 reported cases (30.8% of all crime in Mahwelereng), followed by Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 289 cases (14.3%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 265 cases (13.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Mahwelereng has increased by 0.7%, indicating a worsening trend for the Mahwelereng area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Mahwelereng?

The most reported crimes in Mahwelereng are Drug-Related Crime (624 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (289 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (265 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Mahwelereng has a crime rate of 8,862 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Waterberg (Lephalale), Cumberland is safer with a rate of 75 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Waterberg (Lephalale)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
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)