Tshilwavhusiku Crime Statistics

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

C53/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

1,076

+7.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,910

per 100k

Safety Score

53/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

75,140

Crime Breakdown — Tshilwavhusiku (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	291	27.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	180	16.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	164	15.2%
Common assault	contact	164	15.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	128	11.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	63	5.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	55	5.1%
Common robbery	contact	55	5.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	55	5.1%
Rape	contact	55	5.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	52	4.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	29	2.7%
Stock Theft	property	27	2.5%
Attempted murder	contact	21	2.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	17	1.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	15	1.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	13	1.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	11	1.0%
Murder	contact	7	0.7%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	7	0.7%
Kidnapping	contact	5	0.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	4	0.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	0.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	4	0.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	3	0.3%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Tshilwavhusiku Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Tshilwavhusiku Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Tshilwavhusiku Safe?

Tshilwavhusiku has moderate safety levels.

Tshilwavhusiku scores 53/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Tshilwavhusiku is 1,910 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Tshilwavhusiku, especially at night.

vs National Average

-38%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+7.6%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

27% of all crime

Rank in Vhembe (Thohoyandou)

18/22

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Tshilwavhusiku

In 2025, Tshilwavhusiku recorded 1,076 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Tshilwavhusiku is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 291 reported cases (27.0% of all crime in Tshilwavhusiku), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 180 cases (16.7%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 164 cases (15.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Tshilwavhusiku has increased by 7.6%, indicating a worsening trend for the Tshilwavhusiku area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Tshilwavhusiku?

The most reported crimes in Tshilwavhusiku are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (291 cases), Burglary at residential premises (180 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (164 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Tshilwavhusiku has a crime rate of 1,910 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Vhembe (Thohoyandou), Waterpoort is safer with a rate of 102 per 100k.

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