Giyani Crime Statistics

Giyani, Mopani (Tzaneen), Limpopo — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F32/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,047

-20.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,379

per 100k

Safety Score

32/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

80,757

Crime Breakdown — Giyani (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	300	14.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	271	13.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	248	12.1%
Common assault	contact	228	11.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	216	10.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	213	10.4%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	193	9.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	116	5.7%
Rape	contact	112	5.5%
Shoplifting	other-serious	105	5.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	93	4.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	88	4.3%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	83	4.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	69	3.4%
Stock Theft	property	63	3.1%
Common robbery	contact	61	3.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	45	2.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	40	2.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	33	1.6%
Attempted murder	contact	25	1.2%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	24	1.2%
Murder	contact	24	1.2%
Kidnapping	contact	19	0.9%
Arson	contact-related	9	0.4%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	9	0.4%
Carjacking	contact	8	0.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	8	0.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	8	0.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	5	0.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	0.2%
Truck hijacking	contact	3	0.1%
Abduction	contact	1	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%

Giyani Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Giyani Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Giyani Safe?

No, Giyani has high crime levels.

Giyani scores 32/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Giyani is 3,379 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Giyani, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+10%

Above average

Year-on-Year

-20.8%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

15% of all crime

Rank in Mopani (Tzaneen)

17/17

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Giyani

In 2025, Giyani recorded 2,047 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Giyani is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 300 reported cases (14.7% of all crime in Giyani), followed by Commercial Crime at 271 cases (13.2%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 248 cases (12.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Giyani has decreased by 20.8%, a positive sign for the Giyani community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Giyani?

The most reported crimes in Giyani are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (300 cases), Commercial Crime (271 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (248 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Giyani compare to other areas in Mopani (Tzaneen)?

Giyani has a crime rate of 3,379 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Mopani (Tzaneen), Gravelotte is safer with a rate of 172 per 100k.

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