Vhembe Crime Statistics
Vhembe has 22 SAPS precincts covering 31 suburbs. In Apr–Dec 2025, 6,671 contact crimes and 2,877 property crimes were reported. 15 precincts reported fewer total crimes than the prior year; 4 reported more. Raw counts are not adjusted for population — larger precincts serve more residents. Source: SAPS quarterly release.
Violent crimes
6,671
Apr–Dec 2025
Property crimes
2,877
Apr–Dec 2025
Improving
15
precincts with fewer crimes
Worsening
4
precincts with more crimes
↓ Most improved
↑ Most worsened
How much crime is reported in each Vhembe precinct?
Total reported serious crimes (Apr–Dec 2025). Colour shows trend vs Apr–Dec 2024.
| Precinct | Reported count | Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Thohoyandou | 3,728 | ↓5.3% |
| Musina | 1,050 | ↓17.1% |
| Waterval | 956 | ↓3.9% |
| Tshilwavhusiku | 948 | ↑6.8% |
| Vuwani | 933 | ↓3.2% |
| Malamulele | 932 | ↓17.1% |
| Mphephu | 916 | →0.8% |
| Makhado | 828 | →1.2% |
| Levubu | 740 | →1.6% |
| Saselamani | 555 | ↓8.5% |
| Siloam | 536 | ↓4.8% |
| Mutale | 353 | ↓10.1% |
| Bandelierkop | 306 | ↑24% |
| Tshaulu | 215 | ↑3.6% |
| Masisi | 195 | ↓10.7% |
| Tshitale | 162 | ↓22.9% |
| Vhulaudzi | 151 | ↓8.6% |
| Mara | 134 | ↑3.5% |
| Makuya | 131 | ↓17.5% |
| Muswodi | 102 | ↓31% |
| Tshamutumbu | 89 | ↓21.7% |
| Waterpoort | 22 | ↓55.4% |
Bar = total crimes · ↓ improving · ↑ worsening · → stable (vs Apr–Dec 2024)
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–Dec 2025 vs Apr–Dec 2024). Methodology · Disclaimer
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.