Masisi Crime Statistics

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

A88/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

228

-14% vs 2024

Crime Rate

405

per 100k

Safety Score

88/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

75,140

Crime Breakdown — Masisi (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	71	31.1%
Common assault	contact	48	21.1%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	36	15.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	21	9.2%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	20	8.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	16	7.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	13	5.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	11	4.8%
Common robbery	contact	9	3.9%
Murder	contact	8	3.5%
Rape	contact	8	3.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	7	3.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	7	3.1%
Attempted murder	contact	5	2.2%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	2.2%
Stock Theft	property	5	2.2%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	4	1.8%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	1.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	1.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	1.3%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.4%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	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%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Masisi Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Masisi Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Masisi Safe?

Yes, Masisi is relatively safe.

Masisi scores 88/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 405 per 100,000 people, Masisi sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Masisi can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-87%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-14%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

31% of all crime

Rank in Vhembe (Thohoyandou)

8/22

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Masisi

In 2025, Masisi recorded 228 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Masisi is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 71 reported cases (31.1% of all crime in Masisi), followed by Common assault at 48 cases (21.1%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 36 cases (15.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Masisi has decreased by 14%, a positive sign for the Masisi community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Masisi?

The most reported crimes in Masisi are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (71 cases), Common assault (48 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (36 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Masisi has a crime rate of 405 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)
Tshaulu	75,140	235	417	A (88)
Bandelierkop	75,140	361	640	A (82)
Mutale	75,140	376	667	A (81)