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Sasolburg Precinct

Fezile Dabi|3 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Sasolburg decreased 11.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,844 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 18.7% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (405 cases). Commercial crime saw the biggest decrease (-125). 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

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All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.

CoalbrookSasolburgVaalpark

Crime volume

Very High

in Free State · High nationally

Reported crimes

1,844

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 11.7%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 18.7%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Sasolburg decreased 11.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Sasolburg precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		405
Residential burglary		251
Commercial crime		183
Common assault		130
Malicious damage		95
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action		83
Theft from vehicle		81
Aggravated robbery		73
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
All theft not mentioned elsewhere405435-30
Residential burglary251227+24
Commercial crime183308-125
Common assault130179-49
Malicious damage95950
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action8380+3
Theft from vehicle8189-8
Aggravated robbery73110-37
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs7284-12
Shoplifting7268+4
Serious assault6947+22
Business burglary6199-38
Vehicle theft5685-29
Drug-related crime5450+4
Common robbery3320+13
Rape3226+6
Culpable homicide2023-3
Crimen injuria1918+1
Kidnapping1618-2
Attempted murder149+5
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition117+4
Sexual assault56-1
Murder41+3
Stock-theft330
Attempted sexual offences10+1
Public violence10+1
Abduction000
Arson000
Contact sexual offences01-1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children000
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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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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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