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Kroonstad South Crime Statistics

Kroonstad Precinct |Fezile Dabi
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Kroonstad South 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 North.
Kroonstad South is a suburb in Fezile Dabi, Free State. Crime in the Kroonstad precinct area (covering Kroonstad South) decreased 9.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,264 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 19.8% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (509 cases). All theft not mentioned elsewhere saw the biggest decrease (-171). 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

2,264

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 9.3%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 19.8%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Kroonstad precinct area (covering Kroonstad South) decreased 9.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 332% above provincial median
Contact crime: 180% above provincial median
Property crime: 439% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

6

↑ 20% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

526

↓ 12.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

577

↑ 0.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

1,161

↓ 12.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Kroonstad precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		509
Common assault		227
Drug-related crime		226
Residential burglary		191
Theft from vehicle		187
Business burglary		140
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		104
Serious assault		91
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Other precincts in Fezile Dabi

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Heuningspruit

40 crimes ↓ 13%

Cornelia

113 crimes → 0%

Viljoensdrif

161 crimes ↑ 23.8%

Edenville

183 crimes ↓ 9.9%

Oranjeville

227 crimes ↓ 29.1%

Steynsrus

228 crimes ↓ 4.6%
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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 South.

BrentparkKroonstadKroonstad North
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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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