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Masisi Crime Statistics

Masisi Precinct |Vhembe
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Masisi falls within the Masisi police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics.
Masisi is a suburb in Vhembe, Limpopo. Crime in the Masisi precinct area (covering Masisi) decreased 10.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 195 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 7.5% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (53 cases). Malicious damage saw the biggest decrease (-16). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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About this data

These are raw crime counts from SAPS — not adjusted for population. Areas with more residents will naturally report more crimes. The most reliable indicator is the trend over time, which compares this area against its own history. Learn more

Crime volume

Low

in Limpopo

Reported crimes

195

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 10.7%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 7.5%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Masisi precinct area (covering Masisi) dropped 10.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024.
Total crime: 56% below provincial median
Contact crime: 39% below provincial median
Property crime: 75% below provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

6

↑ 50% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

114

↓ 6.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

26

↑ 52.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

55

↓ 30.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Masisi precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		53
Common assault		36
Malicious damage		16
Drug-related crime		15
Business burglary		12
Residential burglary		10
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		8
Common robbery		7
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Other precincts in Vhembe

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Waterpoort

22 crimes ↓ 55.4%

Tshamutumbu

89 crimes ↓ 21.7%

Muswodi

102 crimes ↓ 31%

Makuya

131 crimes ↓ 17.5%

Mara

134 crimes ↑ 3.5%

Vhulaudzi

151 crimes ↓ 8.6%
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Data Sources & Notes

  • Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics
  • SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Crime reporting rates vary by area.
  • This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
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