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Vredefort Precinct

Fezile Dabi|2 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Vredefort remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 434 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 33.1% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (93 cases). Residential burglary saw the biggest decrease (-30). 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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MokwalloVredefort

Crime volume

Moderate

in Free State · Low nationally

Reported crimes

434

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 0.5%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 33.1%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Vredefort has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Vredefort precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault		93
Serious assault		74
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		53
Residential burglary		45
Business burglary		39
Crimen injuria		23
Malicious damage		19
Rape		17
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Common assault9380+13
Serious assault7453+21
All theft not mentioned elsewhere5352+1
Residential burglary4575-30
Business burglary3935+4
Crimen injuria2320+3
Malicious damage1925-6
Rape1712+5
Commercial crime1516-1
Theft from vehicle128+4
Attempted murder112+9
Aggravated robbery910-1
Drug-related crime717-10
Stock-theft51+4
Vehicle theft42+2
Murder220
Arson10+1
Common robbery12-1
Culpable homicide15-4
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs12-1
Sexual assault13-2
Shoplifting110
Abduction000
Attempted sexual offences02-2
Contact sexual offences000
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition06-6
Kidnapping01-1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children000
Public violence000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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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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