Makhado Crime Statistics

Makhado, Vhembe (Thohoyandou), Limpopo — Latest SAPS Crime Data

C50/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

1,176

-0.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,087

per 100k

Safety Score

50/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

75,140

Crime Breakdown — Makhado (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	355	30.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	189	16.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	133	11.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	100	8.5%
Common assault	contact	99	8.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	96	8.2%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	91	7.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	77	6.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	75	6.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	72	6.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	55	4.7%
Common robbery	contact	43	3.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	36	3.1%
Attempted murder	contact	20	1.7%
Rape	contact	20	1.7%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	19	1.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	15	1.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	15	1.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	13	1.1%
Stock Theft	property	11	0.9%
Kidnapping	contact	7	0.6%
Murder	contact	7	0.6%
Carjacking	contact	5	0.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	5	0.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	0.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	0.3%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%

Makhado Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Makhado Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Makhado Safe?

Makhado has moderate safety levels.

Makhado scores 50/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Makhado is 2,087 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Makhado, especially at night.

vs National Average

-32%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-0.8%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

30% of all crime

Rank in Vhembe (Thohoyandou)

19/22

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Makhado

In 2025, Makhado recorded 1,176 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Makhado is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 355 reported cases (30.2% of all crime in Makhado), followed by Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 189 cases (16.1%) and Commercial Crime at 133 cases (11.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Makhado has decreased by 0.8%, a positive sign for the Makhado community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Makhado?

The most reported crimes in Makhado are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (355 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (189 cases), Commercial Crime (133 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Makhado compare to other areas in Vhembe (Thohoyandou)?

Makhado has a crime rate of 2,087 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Vhembe (Thohoyandou), Waterpoort is safer with a rate of 102 per 100k.

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Waterpoort	75,140	58	102	A (98)
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Muswodi	75,140	102	181	A (96)
Makuya	75,140	155	275	A (92)
Mara	75,140	163	289	A (92)
Vhulaudzi	75,140	171	303	A (91)
Tshitale	75,140	190	337	A (90)
Masisi	75,140	228	405	A (88)
Tshaulu	75,140	235	417	A (88)
Bandelierkop	75,140	361	640	A (82)