Deneysville Crime Statistics
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About this data
These are raw crime counts from SAPS — not adjusted for population. Areas with more residents will naturally report more crimes. The most reliable indicator is the trend over time, which compares this area against its own history. Learn more
Crime volume
High
in Free State · Moderate nationally
Reported crimes
958
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
→ 0%
no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
→ 1.4%
in line with 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Commercial crime dropped significantly (-23) while Residential burglary increased (+27).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Common assault | 186 |
| Residential burglary | 151 |
| Serious assault | 136 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 111 |
| Malicious damage | 54 |
| Business burglary | 44 |
| Aggravated robbery | 42 |
| Drug-related crime | 41 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common assault | 186 | 178 | +8 |
| Residential burglary | 151 | 124 | +27 |
| Serious assault | 136 | 118 | +18 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 111 | 127 | -16 |
| Malicious damage | 54 | 55 | -1 |
| Business burglary | 44 | 51 | -7 |
| Aggravated robbery | 42 | 35 | +7 |
| Drug-related crime | 41 | 44 | -3 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 26 | 28 | -2 |
| Theft from vehicle | 24 | 32 | -8 |
| Commercial crime | 20 | 43 | -23 |
| Attempted murder | 19 | 11 | +8 |
| Stock-theft | 16 | 14 | +2 |
| Crimen injuria | 15 | 20 | -5 |
| Rape | 14 | 20 | -6 |
| Common robbery | 11 | 19 | -8 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 9 | 5 | +4 |
| Murder | 9 | 8 | +1 |
| Sexual assault | 8 | 1 | +7 |
| Kidnapping | 6 | 5 | +1 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 6 | 4 | +2 |
| Vehicle theft | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Culpable homicide | 2 | 4 | -2 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Contact sexual offences | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 3 | -3 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Data Sources & Notes
- Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics
- SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Crime reporting rates vary by area.
- This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
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