Bandelierkop Crime Statistics

Bandelierkop, Vhembe (Thohoyandou), Limpopo — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A82/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

361

+15% vs 2024

Crime Rate

640

per 100k

Safety Score

82/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

75,140

Crime Breakdown — Bandelierkop (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Burglary at residential premises	property	119	33.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	49	13.6%
Common assault	contact	41	11.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	41	11.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	40	11.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	32	8.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	24	6.6%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	19	5.3%
Rape	contact	17	4.7%
Stock Theft	property	16	4.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	11	3.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	11	3.0%
Common robbery	contact	9	2.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	8	2.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	8	2.2%
Murder	contact	5	1.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	5	1.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	4	1.1%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.8%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.8%
Attempted murder	contact	3	0.8%
Kidnapping	contact	3	0.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	0.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	0.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.3%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.3%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Bandelierkop Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Bandelierkop Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Bandelierkop Safe?

Yes, Bandelierkop is relatively safe.

Bandelierkop scores 82/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 640 per 100,000 people, Bandelierkop sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Bandelierkop can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-79%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+15%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Burglary at residential premises

33% of all crime

Rank in Vhembe (Thohoyandou)

10/22

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Bandelierkop

In 2025, Bandelierkop recorded 361 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Bandelierkop is Burglary at residential premises with 119 reported cases (33.0% of all crime in Bandelierkop), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 49 cases (13.6%) and Common assault at 41 cases (11.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Bandelierkop has increased by 15%, indicating a worsening trend for the Bandelierkop area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Bandelierkop?

The most reported crimes in Bandelierkop are Burglary at residential premises (119 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (49 cases), Common assault (41 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Bandelierkop compare to other areas in Vhembe (Thohoyandou)?

Bandelierkop has a crime rate of 640 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Vhembe (Thohoyandou), Waterpoort is safer with a rate of 102 per 100k.

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