Ficksburg vs Ladybrand: Crime Comparison
2026-2027 SAPS data
Ladybrand had 115 fewer reported crimes than Ficksburg (213 vs 328 — 35% difference).
Ficksburg
Ficksburg precinct
Total crimes
328
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↓ 6.8% fewer crimes
Crime split
82 violent · 41 property · 205 other
6 murders
Most reported crime
Serious assault (37)
Ladybrand
Ladybrand precinct
Total crimes
213
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↓ 17.4% fewer crimes
Crime split
63 violent · 30 property · 120 other
2 murders
Most reported crime
Serious assault (23)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Ladybrand had 115 fewer reported crimes (213 vs 328)
- 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 115 fewer reported crimes than Ficksburg (213 vs 328 — 35% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Ficksburg vs Ladybrand?
Ficksburg (Ficksburg precinct) reported 328 crimes, while Ladybrand (Ladybrand precinct) reported 213 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.