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Mafube Crime Statistics

Fezile Dabi|1 suburb
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Mafube decreased 2.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 684 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 17.5% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (137 cases). Business burglary saw the biggest increase (+22). 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

High

in Free State · Moderate nationally

Reported crimes

684

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 2.7%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 17.5%

above 2018-2019

Crime in Mafube decreased 2.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024, though crime levels remain high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Mafube precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault
137
Residential burglary
118
Business burglary
56
Serious assault
52
Malicious damage
48
Attempted murder
44
Aggravated robbery
33
Crimen injuria
29
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Common assault137136+1
Residential burglary118106+12
Business burglary5634+22
Serious assault5249+3
Malicious damage4836+12
Attempted murder4461-17
Aggravated robbery3339-6
Crimen injuria2928+1
Stock-theft2742-15
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs2636-10
Theft from vehicle2120+1
Drug-related crime1928-9
Shoplifting1810+8
Rape920-11
Common robbery812-4
Vehicle theft86+2
Murder78-1
Robbery at non-residential premises62+4
Culpable homicide37-4
Kidnapping39-6
Robbery at residential premises38-5
Arson20+2
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition21+1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children20+2
Sexual assault23-1
Contact sexual offences10+1
Abduction000
Attempted sexual offences01-1
Bank robbery000
Carjacking01-1
Public violence000
Robbery of cash in transit000
Truck hijacking000
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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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