Rape in Waterberg
SAPS recorded 114 rape cases across 17 Waterberg precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, down 8.8% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 13% of Limpopo's 911 total.
Ranked by precinct below.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Is rape rising or falling in Waterberg?
Which Waterberg precincts report the most rape?
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: teal = fewer, orange = more, grey = within ±2%. Top 15 of 18 precincts shown; full list in the table below. Sorted by Apr–Jun 2026 count.
All Waterberg precincts
| Precinct | Apr–Jun 2026 | vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Mahwelereng | 25 | 20 → 25 |
| Bela-Bela | 13 | 7 → 13 |
| Modimolle | 13 | 14 → 13 |
| Gilead | 10 | 9 → 10 |
| Mokopane | 9 | 6 → 9 |
| Tinmyne | 9 | 8 → 9 |
| Thabazimbi | 8 | 5 → 8 |
| Lephalale | 6 | 10 → 6 |
| Northam | 5 | 7 → 5 |
| Naboomspruit | 4 | 10 → 4 |
| Villa Nora | 4 | 5 → 4 |
| Hoopdal | 2 | 0 → 2 |
| Tom Burke | 2 | 2 → 2 |
| Rooiberg | 1 | 5 → 1 |
| Rust De Winter | 1 | 0 → 1 |
| Vaalwater | 1 | 12 → 1 |
| Witpoort | 1 | 4 → 1 |
| Rankin's Pass | 0 | 1 → 0 |