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Tshisaulu Crime Statistics

Thohoyandou Precinct |Vhembe
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Tshisaulu falls within the Thohoyandou police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Duthuni, Makwarela, Shayandima, Sibasa, Thohoyandou.
Tshisaulu is a suburb in Vhembe, Limpopo. Crime in the Thohoyandou precinct area (covering Tshisaulu) 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

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 its pre-COVID level

↑ 12.8%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Thohoyandou precinct area (covering Tshisaulu) decreased 8.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 709% above provincial median
Contact crime: 971% above provincial median
Property crime: 536% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

41

↓ 8.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

2,587

↓ 6.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

856

↓ 28.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

2,347

↓ 0.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

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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Other precincts in Vhembe

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

230 crimes ↓ 14.8%
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Other suburbs served by Thohoyandou police station

6 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Tshisaulu.

DuthuniMakwarelaShayandimaSibasaThohoyandou
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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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