Tshitale Crime Statistics

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

A90/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

190

-37.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

337

per 100k

Safety Score

90/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

75,140

Crime Breakdown — Tshitale (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	55	28.9%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	47	24.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	31	16.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	23	12.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	20	10.5%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	17	8.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	15	7.9%
Rape	contact	9	4.7%
Common robbery	contact	7	3.7%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	7	3.7%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	7	3.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	4	2.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	4	2.1%
Arson	contact-related	3	1.6%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.5%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.5%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.5%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at 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%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Tshitale Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Tshitale Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Tshitale Safe?

Yes, Tshitale is relatively safe.

Tshitale scores 90/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 337 per 100,000 people, Tshitale sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Tshitale can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-89%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-37.5%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Common assault

29% of all crime

Rank in Vhembe (Thohoyandou)

7/22

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Tshitale

In 2025, Tshitale recorded 190 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Tshitale is Common assault with 55 reported cases (28.9% of all crime in Tshitale), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 47 cases (24.7%) and Burglary at residential premises at 31 cases (16.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Tshitale has decreased by 37.5%, a positive sign for the Tshitale community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Tshitale?

The most reported crimes in Tshitale are Common assault (55 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (47 cases), Burglary at residential premises (31 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Tshitale has a crime rate of 337 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Vhembe (Thohoyandou), Waterpoort is safer with a rate of 102 per 100k.

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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)
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)