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Kroonstad North Crime Statistics

Kroonstad Precinct |Fezile Dabi
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Kroonstad North falls within the Kroonstad police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Brentpark, Kroonstad, Kroonstad South.
Kroonstad North is a suburb in Fezile Dabi, Free State. Crime in the Kroonstad precinct area (covering Kroonstad North) decreased 6.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 1,256 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 22.9% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (163 cases). Common assault saw the biggest decrease (-50). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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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

Very High

in Free State · High nationally

Reported crimes

1,256

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 6.9%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 22.9%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Kroonstad precinct area (covering Kroonstad North) decreased 6.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 282% above provincial median
Contact crime: 173% above provincial median
Property crime: 429% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

4

↑ 33.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

372

↓ 21.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

426

↓ 1.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

458

↑ 3.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Kroonstad precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		163
Common assault		162
Theft from vehicle		135
Residential burglary		134
Business burglary		115
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		88
Shoplifting		65
Aggravated robbery		64
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Other precincts in Fezile Dabi

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Heuningspruit

20 crimes → 0%

Cornelia

73 crimes ↓ 11%

Viljoensdrif

75 crimes ↑ 19%

Vierfontein

98 crimes ↑ 27.2%

Edenville

112 crimes ↓ 7.5%

Oranjeville

141 crimes ↓ 25.4%
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Compare Kroonstad North

Side-by-side crime statistics with nearby suburbs

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Other suburbs served by Kroonstad police station

4 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Kroonstad North.

BrentparkKroonstadKroonstad South
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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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