Zamdela Crime Statistics
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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
Crime volume
Very High
in Free State
Reported crimes
1,772
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 8.5%
fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 12.7%
below 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Drug-related crime dropped significantly (-53) while Crimen injuria increased (+22).
Crime trend by year
Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 325 |
| Common assault | 285 |
| Residential burglary | 201 |
| Malicious damage | 139 |
| Attempted murder | 122 |
| Aggravated robbery | 115 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 84 |
| Crimen injuria | 78 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 325 | 310 | +15 |
| Common assault | 285 | 334 | -49 |
| Residential burglary | 201 | 219 | -18 |
| Malicious damage | 139 | 161 | -22 |
| Attempted murder | 122 | 162 | -40 |
| Aggravated robbery | 115 | 106 | +9 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 84 | 113 | -29 |
| Crimen injuria | 78 | 56 | +22 |
| Rape | 74 | 65 | +9 |
| Business burglary | 65 | 89 | -24 |
| Kidnapping | 61 | 39 | +22 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 26 | 18 | +8 |
| Common robbery | 24 | 36 | -12 |
| Drug-related crime | 23 | 76 | -53 |
| Theft from vehicle | 23 | 30 | -7 |
| Carjacking | 17 | 5 | +12 |
| Murder | 16 | 15 | +1 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 16 | 20 | -4 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Arson | 9 | 2 | +7 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 9 | 5 | +4 |
| Culpable homicide | 8 | 12 | -4 |
| Sexual assault | 8 | 11 | -3 |
| Public violence | 7 | 1 | +6 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 6 | 5 | +1 |
| Stock-theft | 6 | 7 | -1 |
| Vehicle theft | 5 | 25 | -20 |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1 | +2 |
| Contact sexual offences | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Abduction | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Truck hijacking | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 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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