Naboomspruit Crime Statistics

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

F25/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

927

-5.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

4,051

per 100k

Safety Score

25/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

30,514

Crime Breakdown — Naboomspruit (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	176	19.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	148	16.0%
Common assault	contact	136	14.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	113	12.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	112	12.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	84	9.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	77	8.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	43	4.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	43	4.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	39	4.2%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	36	3.9%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	35	3.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	35	3.8%
Rape	contact	35	3.8%
Shoplifting	other-serious	29	3.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	21	2.3%
Common robbery	contact	19	2.0%
Stock Theft	property	17	1.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	11	1.2%
Kidnapping	contact	8	0.9%
Sexual Assault	contact	7	0.8%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	0.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	0.3%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.1%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%

Naboomspruit Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Naboomspruit Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Naboomspruit Safe?

No, Naboomspruit has high crime levels.

Naboomspruit scores 25/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Naboomspruit is 4,051 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Naboomspruit, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+32%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-5.5%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

19% of all crime

Rank in Waterberg (Lephalale)

19/25

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Naboomspruit

In 2025, Naboomspruit recorded 927 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Naboomspruit is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 176 reported cases (19.0% of all crime in Naboomspruit), followed by Drug-Related Crime at 148 cases (16.0%) and Common assault at 136 cases (14.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Naboomspruit has decreased by 5.5%, a positive sign for the Naboomspruit community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Naboomspruit?

The most reported crimes in Naboomspruit are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (176 cases), Drug-Related Crime (148 cases), Common assault (136 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Naboomspruit has a crime rate of 4,051 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Waterberg (Lephalale), Cumberland is safer with a rate of 75 per 100k.

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Bulgerivier	30,514	56	246	A (93)
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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)
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