Mutale Crime Statistics

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

A81/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

376

-9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

667

per 100k

Safety Score

81/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

75,140

Crime Breakdown — Mutale (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	81	21.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	65	17.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	65	17.3%
Common assault	contact	49	13.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	40	10.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	31	8.2%
Rape	contact	31	8.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	24	6.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	17	4.5%
Attempted murder	contact	11	2.9%
Common robbery	contact	9	2.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	9	2.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	8	2.1%
Shoplifting	other-serious	8	2.1%
Stock Theft	property	8	2.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	8	2.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	7	1.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	5	1.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	1.1%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	1.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	4	1.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	1.1%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.8%
Murder	contact	3	0.8%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.3%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	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%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Mutale Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Mutale Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Mutale Safe?

Yes, Mutale is relatively safe.

Mutale scores 81/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 667 per 100,000 people, Mutale sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Mutale can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-78%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-9%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

22% of all crime

Rank in Vhembe (Thohoyandou)

11/22

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Mutale

In 2025, Mutale recorded 376 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Mutale is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 81 reported cases (21.5% of all crime in Mutale), followed by Burglary at non-residential premises at 65 cases (17.3%) and Burglary at residential premises at 65 cases (17.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Mutale has decreased by 9%, a positive sign for the Mutale community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Mutale?

The most reported crimes in Mutale are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (81 cases), Burglary at non-residential premises (65 cases), Burglary at residential premises (65 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Mutale has a crime rate of 667 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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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)
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