Rankin's Pass Crime Statistics

Rankin's Pass, Waterberg (Lephalale), Limpopo — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A93/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

+5.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

252

per 100k

Safety Score

93/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

30,514

Crime Breakdown — Rankin's Pass (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	37	63.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	15	25.9%
Common assault	contact	7	12.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	4	6.9%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	4	6.9%
Stock Theft	property	4	6.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	1	1.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	1.7%
Kidnapping	contact	1	1.7%
Rape	contact	1	1.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	1	1.7%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	0	0.0%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Rankin's Pass Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Rankin's Pass Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Rankin's Pass Safe?

Yes, Rankin's Pass is relatively safe.

Rankin's Pass scores 93/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 252 per 100,000 people, Rankin's Pass sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Rankin's Pass can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-92%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+5.5%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

64% of all crime

Rank in Waterberg (Lephalale)

5/25

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Rankin's Pass

In 2025, Rankin's Pass recorded 58 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Rankin's Pass is Drug-Related Crime with 37 reported cases (63.8% of all crime in Rankin's Pass), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 15 cases (25.9%) and Common assault at 7 cases (12.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Rankin's Pass has increased by 5.5%, indicating a worsening trend for the Rankin's Pass area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Rankin's Pass?

The most reported crimes in Rankin's Pass are Drug-Related Crime (37 cases), Burglary at residential premises (15 cases), Common assault (7 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Rankin's Pass compare to other areas in Waterberg (Lephalale)?

Rankin's Pass has a crime rate of 252 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Waterberg (Lephalale), Cumberland is safer with a rate of 75 per 100k.

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