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Vredefort Precinct

Fezile Dabi|2 suburbs
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Vredefort decreased 10.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 269 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 33.3% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (64 cases). Residential burglary saw the biggest decrease (-18). 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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Crime volume

Moderate

in Free State · Low nationally

Reported crimes

269

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 10.9%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 33.3%

above 2018-2019

Crime in Vredefort dropped 10.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Vredefort precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault
64
Serious assault
46
Residential burglary
36
Business burglary
31
Crimen injuria
15
Malicious damage
15
Rape
12
Theft from vehicle
10
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Common assault6467-3
Serious assault4642+4
Residential burglary3654-18
Business burglary3126+5
Crimen injuria1516-1
Malicious damage1521-6
Rape12120
Theft from vehicle106+4
Attempted murder92+7
Drug-related crime615-9
Aggravated robbery69-3
Stock-theft50+5
Robbery at non-residential premises32+1
Vehicle theft32+1
Murder220
Arson10+1
Common robbery110
Culpable homicide15-4
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs12-1
Robbery at residential premises13-2
Shoplifting110
Abduction000
Attempted sexual offences02-2
Bank robbery000
Carjacking000
Contact sexual offences000
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition06-6
Kidnapping01-1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children000
Public violence000
Robbery of cash in transit000
Sexual assault03-3
Truck hijacking02-2
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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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