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Thohoyandou Precinct

Vhembe|6 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Thohoyandou decreased 8.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 5,790 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 12.8% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (898 cases). Aggravated robbery saw the biggest decrease (-221). 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

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All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.

DuthuniMakwarelaShayandimaSibasaThohoyandouTshisaulu

Crime volume

Very High

in Limpopo

Reported crimes

5,790

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 8.3%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 12.8%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Thohoyandou decreased 8.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Thohoyandou precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault		898
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		717
Serious assault		620
Malicious damage		535
Residential burglary		454
Aggravated robbery		420
Commercial crime		354
Rape		301
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Common assault898888+10
All theft not mentioned elsewhere717809-92
Serious assault620597+23
Malicious damage535502+33
Residential burglary454652-198
Aggravated robbery420641-221
Commercial crime354405-51
Rape301280+21
Shoplifting245213+32
Business burglary239360-121
Common robbery207210-3
Drug-related crime155148+7
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs12286+36
Theft from vehicle115118-3
Attempted murder7185-14
Culpable homicide5039+11
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition4138+3
Murder4145-4
Kidnapping3936+3
Sexual assault2920+9
Neglect and ill-treatment of children25250
Stock-theft2545-20
Crimen injuria2422+2
Vehicle theft2325-2
Arson1813+5
Attempted sexual offences1610+6
Abduction21+1
Contact sexual offences21+1
Public violence110
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action12-1
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Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Waterpoort

73 crimes ↓ 20.7%

Tshamutumbu

118 crimes ↓ 27.2%

Muswodi

133 crimes ↓ 35.4%

Mara

205 crimes ↓ 17.3%

Makuya

208 crimes ↓ 12.2%

Vhulaudzi

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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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