Edenville 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
Low
in Free State · Very Low nationally
Reported crimes
183
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↓ 9.9%
fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 4.2%
below 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Serious assault dropped significantly (-10) while Drug-related crime increased (+6).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Common assault | 55 |
| Residential burglary | 30 |
| Serious assault | 19 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 18 |
| Crimen injuria | 16 |
| Drug-related crime | 7 |
| Commercial crime | 6 |
| Stock-theft | 6 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common assault | 55 | 58 | -3 |
| Residential burglary | 30 | 27 | +3 |
| Serious assault | 19 | 29 | -10 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 18 | 23 | -5 |
| Crimen injuria | 16 | 14 | +2 |
| Drug-related crime | 7 | 1 | +6 |
| Commercial crime | 6 | 7 | -1 |
| Stock-theft | 6 | 10 | -4 |
| Business burglary | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Rape | 4 | 5 | -1 |
| Malicious damage | 3 | 13 | -10 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 1 | +2 |
| Theft from vehicle | 3 | 1 | +2 |
| Common robbery | 2 | 3 | -1 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Murder | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Culpable homicide | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attempted murder | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 3 | -3 |
| Aggravated robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle theft | 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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