Giyani vs Thohoyandou: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Giyani had 3,062 fewer reported crimes than Thohoyandou (2,728 vs 5,790 — 53% difference).
Giyani
Giyani precinct
Total crimes
2,728
Apr 2025–Mar 2026
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↓ 17.7% fewer crimes
Crime split
962 violent · 490 property · 1,276 other
20 murders
Most reported crime
Serious assault (301)
Thohoyandou
Thohoyandou precinct
Total crimes
5,790
Apr 2025–Mar 2026
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↓ 8.3% fewer crimes
Crime split
2,587 violent · 856 property · 2,347 other
41 murders
Most reported crime
Common assault (898)
Crime trend over time
At a glance
- Giyani had 3,062 fewer reported crimes (2,728 vs 5,790)
- 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 3,062 fewer reported crimes than Thohoyandou (2,728 vs 5,790 — 53% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Giyani vs Thohoyandou?
Giyani (Giyani precinct) reported 2,728 crimes, while Thohoyandou (Thohoyandou precinct) reported 5,790 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.