Waterval Boven Crime Statistics

Waterval Boven, Nkangala (Witbank), Mpumalanga — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A87/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

223

+15.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

430

per 100k

Safety Score

87/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

69,086

Crime Breakdown — Waterval Boven (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	57	25.6%
Common assault	contact	40	17.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	35	15.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	32	14.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	21	9.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	19	8.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	16	7.2%
Stock Theft	property	12	5.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	11	4.9%
Rape	contact	8	3.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	7	3.1%
Shoplifting	other-serious	7	3.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	7	3.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	4	1.8%
Kidnapping	contact	4	1.8%
Common robbery	contact	3	1.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	1.3%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.4%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.4%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	1	0.4%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	1	0.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.4%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.4%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.4%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%

Waterval Boven Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Waterval Boven Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Waterval Boven Safe?

Yes, Waterval Boven is relatively safe.

Waterval Boven scores 87/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 430 per 100,000 people, Waterval Boven sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Waterval Boven can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-86%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+15.5%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

26% of all crime

Rank in Nkangala (Witbank)

5/23

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Waterval Boven

In 2025, Waterval Boven recorded 223 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Waterval Boven is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 57 reported cases (25.6% of all crime in Waterval Boven), followed by Common assault at 40 cases (17.9%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 35 cases (15.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Waterval Boven has increased by 15.5%, indicating a worsening trend for the Waterval Boven area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Waterval Boven?

The most reported crimes in Waterval Boven are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (57 cases), Common assault (40 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (35 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Waterval Boven compare to other areas in Nkangala (Witbank)?

Waterval Boven has a crime rate of 430 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Nkangala (Witbank), Laersdrift is safer with a rate of 158 per 100k.

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