Ficksburg vs Ladybrand: Crime Comparison
SAPS data for Apr–Jun 2026
Ladybrand had 115 fewer reported crimes than Ficksburg in Apr–Jun 2026 (213 vs 328 — 35% fewer than Ficksburg).
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
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (45)
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
Drug-related crime (33)
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: Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs · In Ladybrand: Drug-related crime
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 in Apr–Jun 2026 (213 vs 328 — 35% fewer than Ficksburg). 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 in Apr–Jun 2026, 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.