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Boshof Crime Statistics

Lejweleputswa|1 suburb
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Boshof remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 321 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 5.6% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (55 cases). Common assault saw the biggest decrease (-28). 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

Crime volume

Low

in Free State

Reported crimes

321

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 1.5%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 5.6%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

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

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Boshof precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault
55
Residential burglary
54
All theft not mentioned elsewhere
38
Serious assault
36
Business burglary
26
Malicious damage
19
Stock-theft
17
Crimen injuria
11
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Common assault5583-28
Residential burglary5445+9
All theft not mentioned elsewhere38380
Serious assault3640-4
Business burglary2613+13
Malicious damage1918+1
Stock-theft1710+7
Crimen injuria117+4
Commercial crime1015-5
Attempted murder84+4
Drug-related crime715-8
Theft from vehicle73+4
Rape610-4
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs54+1
Sexual assault52+3
Aggravated robbery32+1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action39-6
Culpable homicide21+1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children23-1
Shoplifting21+1
Common robbery10+1
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition110
Kidnapping10+1
Murder12-1
Vehicle theft10+1
Abduction000
Arson000
Attempted sexual offences000
Contact sexual offences000
Public violence000
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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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