Vhembe (Thohoyandou) Crime Statistics
Vhembe (Thohoyandou), Limpopo — Latest SAPS Crime Data
Total Crimes (2025)
16,443
7.9%
Crime Rate per 100k
995
Population
1,653,080
Precincts
22
Is Vhembe (Thohoyandou) Safe?
Vhembe (Thohoyandou) recorded a crime rate of 995 per 100,000 people in the latest SAPS data — 48.8% below the Limpopo provincial average of 1,942 per 100,000. Of the 22 police precincts in Vhembe (Thohoyandou), 13 are rated A or B (Safe to Very Safe), while 2 are rated D or F (High Risk). Crime decreased by 7.9% compared to the previous year.
Precincts in Vhembe (Thohoyandou)
| Precinct | Population | Crimes | Rate | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thohoyandou | 75,140 | 4,430 | 7,861 | F (9) |
| Musina | 75,140 | 1,302 | 2,310 | D (46) |
| Waterval | 75,140 | 1,193 | 2,117 | C (50) |
| Makhado | 75,140 | 1,176 | 2,087 | C (50) |
| Tshilwavhusiku | 75,140 | 1,076 | 1,910 | C (53) |
| Mphephu | 75,140 | 1,039 | 1,843 | C (54) |
| Vuwani | 75,140 | 1,015 | 1,801 | C (55) |
| Malamulele | 75,140 | 1,014 | 1,799 | C (55) |
| Levubu | 75,140 | 821 | 1,457 | C (63) |
| Saselamani | 75,140 | 646 | 1,146 | B (69) |
Vhembe (Thohoyandou) Crime Trend (2018-2025)
Vhembe (Thohoyandou) Crime Breakdown (2025)
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