Siloam Crime Statistics

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

B71/100

Safe

Total Crimes

596

-9.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,058

per 100k

Safety Score

71/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

75,140

Crime Breakdown — Siloam (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	160	26.8%
Common assault	contact	117	19.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	79	13.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	68	11.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	53	8.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	52	8.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	44	7.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	41	6.9%
Rape	contact	39	6.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	28	4.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	16	2.7%
Common robbery	contact	13	2.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	9	1.5%
Stock Theft	property	9	1.5%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	8	1.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	8	1.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	7	1.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	7	1.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	7	1.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	7	1.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	5	0.8%
Attempted murder	contact	4	0.7%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	4	0.7%
Murder	contact	3	0.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	0.5%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.2%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.2%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	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%

Siloam Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Siloam Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Siloam Safe?

Yes, Siloam is relatively safe.

Siloam scores 71/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,058 per 100,000 people, Siloam sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Siloam can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-66%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-9.4%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

27% of all crime

Rank in Vhembe (Thohoyandou)

12/22

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Siloam

In 2025, Siloam recorded 596 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Siloam is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 160 reported cases (26.8% of all crime in Siloam), followed by Common assault at 117 cases (19.6%) and Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 79 cases (13.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Siloam has decreased by 9.4%, a positive sign for the Siloam community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Siloam?

The most reported crimes in Siloam are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (160 cases), Common assault (117 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (79 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Siloam has a crime rate of 1,058 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)