Giyani vs Thohoyandou: Crime Comparison
2026-2027 SAPS data
Giyani had 782 fewer reported crimes than Thohoyandou (638 vs 1,420 — 55% difference).
Giyani
Giyani precinct
Total crimes
638
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↓ 4.6% fewer crimes
Crime split
213 violent · 115 property · 310 other
7 murders
Most reported crime
Serious assault (64)
Thohoyandou
Thohoyandou precinct
Total crimes
1,420
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↓ 5.9% fewer crimes
Crime split
655 violent · 193 property · 572 other
4 murders
Most reported crime
Common assault (202)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Giyani had 782 fewer reported crimes (638 vs 1,420)
- 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 782 fewer reported crimes than Thohoyandou (638 vs 1,420 — 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 638 crimes, while Thohoyandou (Thohoyandou precinct) reported 1,420 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.