Vhembe Crime Insights
What the data reveals for 22 precincts in Vhembe
District Overview
The big picture for Vhembe
Vhembe has 22 police precincts reporting a combined 5,048 crimes in Apr–Jun 2026. Of these, 11 precincts are improving, 8 are worsening, and 3 are stable.
5.0k
Total crimes
11
Improving
8
Worsening
3
Stable
District total change
-5.7%
vs Apr–Jun 2025
Province total change
-3.6%
Limpopo, vs Apr–Jun 2025
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. 22 precincts in Vhembe.
Top Improvers & Worseners
Which precincts in Vhembe are moving the most?
Of 22 precincts, 11 saw crime decrease and 8 saw crime increase vs Apr–Jun 2025. Here are the most significant movers.
Ranked among precincts with at least 50 crimes a year earlier, leaving out stations next to one that opened in the last two years (their change may be a boundary change).
Biggest decreases
Biggest increases
Five-year trajectories
| Precinct | Change since 2018/19 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Musina | -24.5% | improved |
| Tshamutumbu | -23.4% | improved |
| Mara | -16.0% | improved |
| Waterpoort | -12.0% | improved |
| Malamulele | -11.3% | improved |
| Mutale | -7.6% | improved |
| Tshaulu | -7.5% | improved |
| Masisi | -6.1% | improved |
| Mphephu | -5.8% | improved |
| Muswodi | +3.1% | worsened |
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics. Change: Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. Five-year change compares 2018/19 with the latest complete year; stations that opened since, or lost area when a neighbouring station opened, show none.
Precinct Rankings
All 22 precincts ranked by total crime
From the quietest to the busiest — every precinct in Vhembe ranked by total reported crime for the latest period.
| # | Precinct | Total | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tshamutumbu | 19 | 19 → 19 |
| 2 | Waterpoort | 22 | ↑ 16 → 22 |
| 3 | Muswodi | 28 | ↓ 34 → 28 |
| 4 | Makuya | 43 | ↓ 48 → 43 |
| 5 | Tshaulu | 55 | ↓ 31.3% |
| 6 | Mara | 55 | ↑ 3.8% |
| 7 | Masisi | 59 | ↓ 18.1% |
| 8 | Tshitale | 66 | ↑ 10% |
| 9 | Vhulaudzi | 75 | ↑ 29.3% |
| 10 | Bandelierkop | 114 | → 1.8% |
| 11 | Mutale | 120 | ↑ 7.1% |
| 12 | Saselamani | 143 | ↓ 39.4% |
| 13 | Siloam | 166 | ↓ 19.8% |
| 14 | Levubu | 207 | ↓ 22.2% |
| 15 | Mphephu | 262 | ↓ 18.6% |
| 16 | Vuwani | 264 | ↓ 20.7% |
| 17 | Tshilwavhusiku | 298 | ↓ 13.6% |
| 18 | Malamulele | 369 | ↑ 32.3% |
| 19 | Makhado | 371 | → 1.6% |
| 20 | Waterval | 403 | ↑ 5.2% |
| 21 | Musina | 489 | ↑ 13.5% |
| 22 | Thohoyandou | 1,420 | ↓ 5.9% |
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. Ranked by total reported crimes.
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Data Sources & Methodology
- Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, publicly available at saps.gov.za
- Analysis covers 22 precincts in Vhembe, Limpopo
- Change compares Apr–Jun 2026 with Apr–Jun 2025
- SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Under-reporting varies by area and crime type. How much crime goes unreported? →
- This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
- Full methodology →