Mara Crime Statistics

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

A92/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

163

-9.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

289

per 100k

Safety Score

92/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

75,140

Crime Breakdown — Mara (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	35	21.5%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	35	21.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	17	10.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	17	10.4%
Common assault	contact	16	9.8%
Rape	contact	15	9.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	13	8.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	12	7.4%
Stock Theft	property	12	7.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	7	4.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	7	4.3%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	5	3.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	4	2.5%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	4	2.5%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	2.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	4	2.5%
Attempted murder	contact	3	1.8%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	1	0.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.6%
Murder	contact	1	0.6%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.6%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Mara Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Mara Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Mara Safe?

Yes, Mara is relatively safe.

Mara scores 92/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 289 per 100,000 people, Mara sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Mara can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-91%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-9.9%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

21% of all crime

Rank in Vhembe (Thohoyandou)

5/22

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Mara

In 2025, Mara recorded 163 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Mara is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 35 reported cases (21.5% of all crime in Mara), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 35 cases (21.5%) and Drug-Related Crime at 17 cases (10.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Mara has decreased by 9.9%, a positive sign for the Mara community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Mara?

The most reported crimes in Mara are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (35 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (35 cases), Drug-Related Crime (17 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Mara has a crime rate of 289 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Vhembe (Thohoyandou), Waterpoort is safer with a rate of 102 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Vhembe (Thohoyandou)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Waterpoort	75,140	58	102	A (98)
Tshamutumbu	75,140	96	170	A (96)
Muswodi	75,140	102	181	A (96)
Makuya	75,140	155	275	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)
Mutale	75,140	376	667	A (81)