Muswodi Crime Statistics

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

A96/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

102

-41% vs 2024

Crime Rate

181

per 100k

Safety Score

96/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

75,140

Crime Breakdown — Muswodi (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	44	43.1%
Common assault	contact	27	26.5%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	25	24.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	7	6.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	5	4.9%
Rape	contact	5	4.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	5	4.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	3	2.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	3	2.9%
Common robbery	contact	3	2.9%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	1.0%
Carjacking	contact	1	1.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	1	1.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	1.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	1.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	1	1.0%
Stock Theft	property	1	1.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Muswodi Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Muswodi Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Muswodi Safe?

Yes, Muswodi is relatively safe.

Muswodi scores 96/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 181 per 100,000 people, Muswodi sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Muswodi can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-94%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-41%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

43% of all crime

Rank in Vhembe (Thohoyandou)

3/22

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Muswodi

In 2025, Muswodi recorded 102 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Muswodi is Drug-Related Crime with 44 reported cases (43.1% of all crime in Muswodi), followed by Common assault at 27 cases (26.5%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 25 cases (24.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Muswodi has decreased by 41%, a positive sign for the Muswodi community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Muswodi?

The most reported crimes in Muswodi are Drug-Related Crime (44 cases), Common assault (27 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (25 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Muswodi has a crime rate of 181 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)
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)
Mutale	75,140	376	667	A (81)