Vhembe Crime Statistics
Vhembe has 22 SAPS precincts covering 31 suburbs. In Apr 2025–Mar 2026, 8,706 contact crimes and 3,766 property crimes were reported. 18 precincts reported fewer total crimes than the prior year; 2 reported more. Raw counts are not adjusted for population — larger precincts serve more residents. Source: SAPS quarterly release.
Violent crimes
8,706
Apr 2025–Mar 2026
Property crimes
3,766
Apr 2025–Mar 2026
Improving
18
precincts with fewer crimes
Worsening
2
precincts with more crimes
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
Crime by category in Vhembe
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How much crime is reported in each Vhembe precinct?
Total reported crimes (Apr 2025–Mar 2026). Colour shows trend vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
| Precinct | Reported count | Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Thohoyandou | 5,790 | ↓8.3% |
| Musina | 1,745 | ↓12.2% |
| Waterval | 1,590 | ↑2.4% |
| Makhado | 1,522 | →1.9% |
| Malamulele | 1,380 | ↓22.7% |
| Tshilwavhusiku | 1,350 | →1.2% |
| Mphephu | 1,341 | ↓6.7% |
| Vuwani | 1,302 | ↓8.4% |
| Levubu | 1,036 | ↓3.3% |
| Saselamani | 807 | ↓16.1% |
| Siloam | 783 | ↓8.3% |
| Mutale | 511 | ↓6.1% |
| Bandelierkop | 466 | ↑14.5% |
| Tshaulu | 296 | ↓8.6% |
| Masisi | 293 | ↓13.6% |
| Tshitale | 234 | ↓36.1% |
| Vhulaudzi | 230 | ↓14.8% |
| Makuya | 208 | ↓12.2% |
| Mara | 205 | ↓17.3% |
| Muswodi | 133 | ↓35.4% |
| Tshamutumbu | 118 | ↓27.2% |
| Waterpoort | 73 | ↓20.7% |
Bar = total crimes · ↓ improving · ↑ worsening · → stable (vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025)
All SAPS precincts in Vhembe
Bandelierkop
Levubu
Makhado
Makuya
Malamulele
Mara
Masisi
Mphephu
Musina
Muswodi
Mutale
Saselamani
Siloam
Thohoyandou
Tshamutumbu
Tshaulu
Tshilwavhusiku
Tshitale
Vhulaudzi
Vuwani
Waterpoort
Waterval
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Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics (Apr 2025–Mar 2026 vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025). Methodology · Disclaimer
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.