Tom Burke Crime Statistics

Tom Burke, Waterberg (Lephalale), Limpopo — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B74/100

Safe

Total Crimes

216

+10.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

944

per 100k

Safety Score

74/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

30,514

Crime Breakdown — Tom Burke (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	64	29.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	41	19.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	40	18.5%
Common assault	contact	33	15.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	24	11.1%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	17	7.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	16	7.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	13	6.0%
Rape	contact	7	3.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	7	3.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	5	2.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	5	2.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	4	1.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	1.4%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	0.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.5%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.5%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	1	0.5%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	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%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	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%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Tom Burke Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Tom Burke Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Tom Burke Safe?

Yes, Tom Burke is relatively safe.

Tom Burke scores 74/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 944 per 100,000 people, Tom Burke sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Tom Burke can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-69%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+10.8%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

30% of all crime

Rank in Waterberg (Lephalale)

12/25

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Tom Burke

In 2025, Tom Burke recorded 216 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Tom Burke is Drug-Related Crime with 64 reported cases (29.6% of all crime in Tom Burke), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 41 cases (19.0%) and Commercial Crime at 40 cases (18.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Tom Burke has increased by 10.8%, indicating a worsening trend for the Tom Burke area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Tom Burke?

The most reported crimes in Tom Burke are Drug-Related Crime (64 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (41 cases), Commercial Crime (40 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Tom Burke has a crime rate of 944 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Waterberg (Lephalale), Cumberland is safer with a rate of 75 per 100k.

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