Vuwani Crime Statistics

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

C55/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

1,015

-5.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,801

per 100k

Safety Score

55/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

75,140

Crime Breakdown — Vuwani (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	196	19.3%
Common assault	contact	179	17.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	168	16.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	103	10.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	93	9.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	76	7.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	72	7.1%
Rape	contact	72	7.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	68	6.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	67	6.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	40	3.9%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	36	3.5%
Common robbery	contact	33	3.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	24	2.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	23	2.3%
Murder	contact	15	1.5%
Attempted murder	contact	13	1.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	13	1.3%
Kidnapping	contact	11	1.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	9	0.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	9	0.9%
Stock Theft	property	9	0.9%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	5	0.5%
Carjacking	contact	5	0.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	4	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.3%
Public violence	contact-related	3	0.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	3	0.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Vuwani Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Vuwani Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Vuwani Safe?

Vuwani has moderate safety levels.

Vuwani scores 55/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Vuwani is 1,801 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Vuwani, especially at night.

vs National Average

-41%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-5.8%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

19% of all crime

Rank in Vhembe (Thohoyandou)

16/22

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Vuwani

In 2025, Vuwani recorded 1,015 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Vuwani is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 196 reported cases (19.3% of all crime in Vuwani), followed by Common assault at 179 cases (17.6%) and Burglary at residential premises at 168 cases (16.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Vuwani has decreased by 5.8%, a positive sign for the Vuwani community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Vuwani?

The most reported crimes in Vuwani are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (196 cases), Common assault (179 cases), Burglary at residential premises (168 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Vuwani has a crime rate of 1,801 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Vhembe (Thohoyandou), Waterpoort is safer with a rate of 102 per 100k.

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Waterpoort	75,140	58	102	A (98)
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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)