Rooiberg Crime Statistics

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

A86/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

113

-11.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

495

per 100k

Safety Score

86/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

30,514

Crime Breakdown — Rooiberg (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	36	31.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	25	22.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	17	15.0%
Common assault	contact	13	11.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	8	7.1%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	8	7.1%
Rape	contact	7	6.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	5	4.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	4	3.5%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	3	2.7%
Attempted murder	contact	3	2.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	2.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	2.7%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	3	2.7%
Stock Theft	property	3	2.7%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	1	0.9%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.9%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.9%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	0.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.9%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.9%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	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%

Rooiberg Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Rooiberg Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Rooiberg Safe?

Yes, Rooiberg is relatively safe.

Rooiberg scores 86/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 495 per 100,000 people, Rooiberg sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Rooiberg can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-84%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-11.7%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

32% of all crime

Rank in Waterberg (Lephalale)

9/25

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Rooiberg

In 2025, Rooiberg recorded 113 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Rooiberg is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 36 reported cases (31.9% of all crime in Rooiberg), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 25 cases (22.1%) and Commercial Crime at 17 cases (15.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Rooiberg has decreased by 11.7%, a positive sign for the Rooiberg community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Rooiberg?

The most reported crimes in Rooiberg are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (36 cases), Burglary at residential premises (25 cases), Commercial Crime (17 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Rooiberg has a crime rate of 495 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Waterberg (Lephalale), Cumberland is safer with a rate of 75 per 100k.

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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)
Rust De Winter	30,514	114	498	A (86)
Pienaarsrivier	30,514	212	927	B (75)