Steynsrus Precinct
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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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Crime volume
Low
in Free State · Very Low nationally
Reported crimes
228
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↓ 4.6%
fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 23%
below 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Rape dropped significantly (-6) while All theft not mentioned elsewhere increased (+10).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 48 |
| Stock-theft | 38 |
| Common assault | 34 |
| Serious assault | 27 |
| Residential burglary | 26 |
| Malicious damage | 17 |
| Crimen injuria | 10 |
| Business burglary | 8 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 48 | 38 | +10 |
| Stock-theft | 38 | 31 | +7 |
| Common assault | 34 | 39 | -5 |
| Serious assault | 27 | 31 | -4 |
| Residential burglary | 26 | 30 | -4 |
| Malicious damage | 17 | 11 | +6 |
| Crimen injuria | 10 | 15 | -5 |
| Business burglary | 8 | 11 | -3 |
| Culpable homicide | 4 | 1 | +3 |
| Aggravated robbery | 3 | 4 | -1 |
| Commercial crime | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Drug-related crime | 2 | 3 | -1 |
| Rape | 2 | 8 | -6 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 6 | -4 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Murder | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle theft | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Theft from vehicle | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attempted murder | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Common robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 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 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shoplifting | 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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