Modimolle Crime Statistics

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

F18/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,192

-5.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

5,207

per 100k

Safety Score

18/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

30,514

Crime Breakdown — Modimolle (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	337	28.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	231	19.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	179	15.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	147	12.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	124	10.4%
Common assault	contact	76	6.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	71	6.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	71	6.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	51	4.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	49	4.1%
Rape	contact	47	3.9%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	33	2.8%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	24	2.0%
Common robbery	contact	20	1.7%
Stock Theft	property	19	1.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	17	1.4%
Kidnapping	contact	15	1.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	15	1.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	13	1.1%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	11	0.9%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	8	0.7%
Attempted murder	contact	7	0.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	7	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	7	0.6%
Arson	contact-related	4	0.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	4	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Murder	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	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%

Modimolle Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Modimolle Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Modimolle Safe?

No, Modimolle has high crime levels.

Modimolle scores 18/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Modimolle is 5,207 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Modimolle, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+70%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-5.8%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

28% of all crime

Rank in Waterberg (Lephalale)

21/25

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Modimolle

In 2025, Modimolle recorded 1,192 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Modimolle is Drug-Related Crime with 337 reported cases (28.3% of all crime in Modimolle), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 231 cases (19.4%) and Commercial Crime at 179 cases (15.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Modimolle has decreased by 5.8%, a positive sign for the Modimolle community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Modimolle?

The most reported crimes in Modimolle are Drug-Related Crime (337 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (231 cases), Commercial Crime (179 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Modimolle has a crime rate of 5,207 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Waterberg (Lephalale), Cumberland is safer with a rate of 75 per 100k.

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