Ficksburg vs Ladybrand: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Ladybrand had 432 fewer reported crimes than Ficksburg (601 vs 1,033 — 42% difference).
Ficksburg
Ficksburg precinct
Total crimes
1,033
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 16% fewer crimes
Crime split
428 violent · 191 property · 414 other
16 murders
Most reported crime
Serious assault (166)
Ladybrand
Ladybrand precinct
Total crimes
601
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 17.8% fewer crimes
Crime split
221 violent · 145 property · 235 other
5 murders
Most reported crime
Serious assault (87)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Ladybrand had 432 fewer reported crimes (601 vs 1,033)
- Most reported crime in Ficksburg: Serious assault · In Ladybrand: Serious assault
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ficksburg safer than Ladybrand?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Ladybrand had 432 fewer reported crimes than Ficksburg (601 vs 1,033 — 42% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Ficksburg vs Ladybrand?
Ficksburg (Ficksburg precinct) reported 1,033 serious crimes, while Ladybrand (Ladybrand precinct) reported 601 serious crimes. Note: these are precinct-level figures from SAPS, not suburb-specific counts.
Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics. Methodology · Disclaimer
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.