Musina Crime Statistics

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

D46/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

1,302

-16.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,310

per 100k

Safety Score

46/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

75,140

Crime Breakdown — Musina (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	251	19.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	181	13.9%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	167	12.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	148	11.4%
Common assault	contact	148	11.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	115	8.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	105	8.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	80	6.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	75	5.8%
Shoplifting	other-serious	72	5.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	57	4.4%
Common robbery	contact	48	3.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	45	3.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	32	2.5%
Rape	contact	28	2.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	27	2.1%
Attempted murder	contact	25	1.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	24	1.8%
Murder	contact	19	1.5%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	19	1.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	16	1.2%
Kidnapping	contact	16	1.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	16	1.2%
Carjacking	contact	12	0.9%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Stock Theft	property	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Musina Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Musina Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Musina Safe?

Musina has moderate safety levels.

Musina scores 46/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Musina is 2,310 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Musina, especially at night.

vs National Average

-25%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-16.6%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

19% of all crime

Rank in Vhembe (Thohoyandou)

21/22

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Musina

In 2025, Musina recorded 1,302 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Musina is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 251 reported cases (19.3% of all crime in Musina), followed by Drug-Related Crime at 181 cases (13.9%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 167 cases (12.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Musina has decreased by 16.6%, a positive sign for the Musina community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Musina?

The most reported crimes in Musina are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (251 cases), Drug-Related Crime (181 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (167 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Musina has a crime rate of 2,310 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)