Giyani vs Thohoyandou: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Giyani had 2,065 fewer reported crimes than Thohoyandou (1,663 vs 3,728 — 55% difference).
Giyani
Giyani precinct
Total crimes
1,663
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 17.2% fewer crimes
Crime split
699 violent · 350 property · 614 other
18 murders
Most reported crime
Serious assault (225)
Thohoyandou
Thohoyandou precinct
Total crimes
3,728
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 5.3% fewer crimes
Crime split
1,967 violent · 655 property · 1,106 other
34 murders
Most reported crime
Common assault (685)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Giyani had 2,065 fewer reported crimes (1,663 vs 3,728)
- Most reported crime in Giyani: Serious assault · In Thohoyandou: Common assault
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Giyani safer than Thohoyandou?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Giyani had 2,065 fewer reported crimes than Thohoyandou (1,663 vs 3,728 — 55% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Giyani vs Thohoyandou?
Giyani (Giyani precinct) reported 1,663 serious crimes, while Thohoyandou (Thohoyandou precinct) reported 3,728 serious crimes. Note: these are precinct-level figures from SAPS, not suburb-specific counts.
Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics. Methodology · Disclaimer
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.