Thohoyandou Crime Statistics

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

F9/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

4,430

-5.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

7,861

per 100k

Safety Score

9/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

75,140

Crime Breakdown — Thohoyandou (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	913	20.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	723	16.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	617	13.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	535	12.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	448	10.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	349	7.9%
Rape	contact	303	6.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	289	6.5%
Shoplifting	other-serious	252	5.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	248	5.6%
Common robbery	contact	217	4.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	183	4.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	135	3.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	133	3.0%
Attempted murder	contact	73	1.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	69	1.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	55	1.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	51	1.2%
Murder	contact	45	1.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	44	1.0%
Kidnapping	contact	39	0.9%
Sexual Assault	contact	27	0.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	25	0.6%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	24	0.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	24	0.5%
Carjacking	contact	21	0.5%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	20	0.5%
Stock Theft	property	20	0.5%
Arson	contact-related	17	0.4%
Abduction	contact	1	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	1	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	1	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%

Thohoyandou Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Thohoyandou Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Thohoyandou Safe?

No, Thohoyandou has high crime levels.

Thohoyandou scores 9/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Thohoyandou is 7,861 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Thohoyandou, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+156%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-5.1%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Common assault

21% of all crime

Rank in Vhembe (Thohoyandou)

22/22

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Thohoyandou

In 2025, Thohoyandou recorded 4,430 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Thohoyandou is Common assault with 913 reported cases (20.6% of all crime in Thohoyandou), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 723 cases (16.3%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 617 cases (13.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Thohoyandou has decreased by 5.1%, a positive sign for the Thohoyandou community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Thohoyandou?

The most reported crimes in Thohoyandou are Common assault (913 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (723 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (617 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Thohoyandou has a crime rate of 7,861 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)