Levubu Crime Statistics

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

C63/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

821

-0.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,457

per 100k

Safety Score

63/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

75,140

Crime Breakdown — Levubu (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	152	18.5%
Common assault	contact	139	16.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	99	12.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	93	11.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	87	10.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	83	10.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	80	9.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	69	8.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	53	6.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	36	4.4%
Rape	contact	36	4.4%
Common robbery	contact	23	2.8%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	23	2.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	19	2.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	19	2.3%
Stock Theft	property	15	1.8%
Shoplifting	other-serious	13	1.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	12	1.5%
Murder	contact	11	1.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	8	1.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	0.6%
Attempted murder	contact	4	0.5%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.4%
Carjacking	contact	3	0.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	0.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.1%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Levubu Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Levubu Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Levubu Safe?

Levubu has moderate safety levels.

Levubu scores 63/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Levubu is 1,457 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Levubu, especially at night.

vs National Average

-52%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-0.4%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

19% of all crime

Rank in Vhembe (Thohoyandou)

14/22

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Levubu

In 2025, Levubu recorded 821 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Levubu is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 152 reported cases (18.5% of all crime in Levubu), followed by Common assault at 139 cases (16.9%) and Burglary at residential premises at 99 cases (12.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Levubu has decreased by 0.4%, a positive sign for the Levubu community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Levubu?

The most reported crimes in Levubu are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (152 cases), Common assault (139 cases), Burglary at residential premises (99 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Levubu has a crime rate of 1,457 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Vhembe (Thohoyandou), Waterpoort is safer with a rate of 102 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Vhembe (Thohoyandou)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Waterpoort	75,140	58	102	A (98)
Tshamutumbu	75,140	96	170	A (96)
Muswodi	75,140	102	181	A (96)
Makuya	75,140	155	275	A (92)
Mara	75,140	163	289	A (92)
Vhulaudzi	75,140	171	303	A (91)
Tshitale	75,140	190	337	A (90)
Masisi	75,140	228	405	A (88)
Tshaulu	75,140	235	417	A (88)
Bandelierkop	75,140	361	640	A (82)