Tshaulu Crime Statistics

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

A88/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

235

+0.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

417

per 100k

Safety Score

88/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

75,140

Crime Breakdown — Tshaulu (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	56	23.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	55	23.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	47	20.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	28	11.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	21	8.9%
Common assault	contact	21	8.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	20	8.5%
Rape	contact	12	5.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	11	4.7%
Murder	contact	7	3.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	7	3.0%
Attempted murder	contact	5	2.1%
Common robbery	contact	5	2.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	1.7%
Arson	contact-related	3	1.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	1.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	1.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.4%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	0.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.4%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Tshaulu Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Tshaulu Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Tshaulu Safe?

Yes, Tshaulu is relatively safe.

Tshaulu scores 88/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 417 per 100,000 people, Tshaulu sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Tshaulu can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-86%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+0.9%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

24% of all crime

Rank in Vhembe (Thohoyandou)

9/22

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Tshaulu

In 2025, Tshaulu recorded 235 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Tshaulu is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 56 reported cases (23.8% of all crime in Tshaulu), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 55 cases (23.4%) and Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 47 cases (20.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Tshaulu has increased by 0.9%, indicating a worsening trend for the Tshaulu area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Tshaulu?

The most reported crimes in Tshaulu are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (56 cases), Burglary at residential premises (55 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (47 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Tshaulu has a crime rate of 417 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)
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)
Bandelierkop	75,140	361	640	A (82)
Mutale	75,140	376	667	A (81)