Vhembe Crime Statistics

Vhembe has 22 SAPS precincts covering 31 suburbs. In Apr–Jun 2026, 2,022 contact crimes and 874 property crimes were reported. 11 precincts reported fewer total crimes than the prior year; 8 reported more. Raw counts are not adjusted for population — larger precincts serve more residents. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

Violent crimes

2,022

Apr–Jun 2026

Property crimes

874

Apr–Jun 2026

Improving

precincts with fewer crimes

Worsening

precincts with more crimes

Updated 29 Aug 2026 · SAPS Q1 2026-27 release

Crime by category in Vhembe

See how each crime type ranks across Vhembe precincts.

↓ Most improved

Saselamani↓ 39.4%Tshaulu↓ 31.3%Levubu↓ 22.2%

↑ Most worsened

Waterpoort↑ 37.5%Malamulele↑ 32.3%Vhulaudzi↑ 29.3%

How much crime is reported in each Vhembe precinct?

Total reported crimes (Apr–Jun 2026). Colour shows trend vs Apr–Jun 2025.

Total reported crimes by precinct in this district, Apr–Jun 2026
Precinct	Reported count	Change vs Apr–Jun 2025
Thohoyandou	1,420	↓5.9%
Musina	489	↑13.5%
Waterval	403	↑5.2%
Makhado	371	→1.6%
Malamulele	369	↑32.3%
Tshilwavhusiku	298	↓13.6%
Vuwani	264	↓20.7%
Mphephu	262	↓18.6%
Levubu	207	↓22.2%
Siloam	166	↓19.8%
Saselamani	143	↓39.4%
Mutale	120	↑7.1%
Bandelierkop	114	→1.8%
Vhulaudzi	75	↑29.3%
Tshitale	66	↑10%
Masisi	59	↓18.1%
Mara	55	↑3.8%
Tshaulu	55	↓31.3%
Makuya	43	↓10.4%
Muswodi	28	↓17.6%
Waterpoort	22	↑37.5%
Tshamutumbu	19	→0%

Bar = total crimes · ↓ improving · ↑ worsening · → stable (vs Apr–Jun 2025)

All SAPS precincts in Vhembe

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Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics (Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025). Methodology · Disclaimer

This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.