Viljoenskroon 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
High
in Free State · Moderate nationally
Reported crimes
1,098
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
→ 0.7%
no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 6.9%
above 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Business burglary dropped significantly (-19) while Commercial crime increased (+17).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 224 |
| Common assault | 195 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 109 |
| Residential burglary | 97 |
| Drug-related crime | 79 |
| Malicious damage | 60 |
| Commercial crime | 56 |
| Crimen injuria | 55 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 224 | 211 | +13 |
| Common assault | 195 | 208 | -13 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 109 | 108 | +1 |
| Residential burglary | 97 | 92 | +5 |
| Drug-related crime | 79 | 89 | -10 |
| Malicious damage | 60 | 64 | -4 |
| Commercial crime | 56 | 39 | +17 |
| Crimen injuria | 55 | 56 | -1 |
| Rape | 41 | 40 | +1 |
| Aggravated robbery | 32 | 37 | -5 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 31 | 30 | +1 |
| Business burglary | 24 | 43 | -19 |
| Attempted murder | 19 | 6 | +13 |
| Theft from vehicle | 16 | 18 | -2 |
| Sexual assault | 14 | 2 | +12 |
| Common robbery | 12 | 9 | +3 |
| Stock-theft | 7 | 5 | +2 |
| Murder | 5 | 6 | -1 |
| Arson | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Culpable homicide | 4 | 7 | -3 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 4 | 5 | -1 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 3 | 1 | +2 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 3 | 2 | +1 |
| Kidnapping | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| Vehicle theft | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Abduction | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 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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