Makuya Crime Statistics

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

A92/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

155

-18.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

275

per 100k

Safety Score

92/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

75,140

Crime Breakdown — Makuya (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	37	23.9%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	29	18.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	23	14.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	21	13.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	19	12.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	16	10.3%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	15	9.7%
Rape	contact	8	5.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	7	4.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	5	3.2%
Stock Theft	property	5	3.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	1.9%
Attempted murder	contact	3	1.9%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	1.9%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	1.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	1.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	3	1.9%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.6%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.6%
Murder	contact	1	0.6%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Makuya Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Makuya Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Makuya Safe?

Yes, Makuya is relatively safe.

Makuya scores 92/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 275 per 100,000 people, Makuya sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Makuya can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-91%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-18.8%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Common assault

24% of all crime

Rank in Vhembe (Thohoyandou)

4/22

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Makuya

In 2025, Makuya recorded 155 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Makuya is Common assault with 37 reported cases (23.9% of all crime in Makuya), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 29 cases (18.7%) and Malicious damage to property at 23 cases (14.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Makuya has decreased by 18.8%, a positive sign for the Makuya community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Makuya?

The most reported crimes in Makuya are Common assault (37 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (29 cases), Malicious damage to property (23 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Makuya has a crime rate of 275 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)
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)
Mutale	75,140	376	667	A (81)