Boshof 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
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
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Common assault dropped significantly (-28) while Business burglary increased (+13).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported 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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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common assault | 55 | 83 | -28 |
| Residential burglary | 54 | 45 | +9 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| Serious assault | 36 | 40 | -4 |
| Business burglary | 26 | 13 | +13 |
| Malicious damage | 19 | 18 | +1 |
| Stock-theft | 17 | 10 | +7 |
| Crimen injuria | 11 | 7 | +4 |
| Commercial crime | 10 | 15 | -5 |
| Attempted murder | 8 | 4 | +4 |
| Drug-related crime | 7 | 15 | -8 |
| Theft from vehicle | 7 | 3 | +4 |
| Rape | 6 | 10 | -4 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 5 | 4 | +1 |
| Sexual assault | 5 | 2 | +3 |
| Aggravated robbery | 3 | 2 | +1 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 3 | 9 | -6 |
| Culpable homicide | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 2 | 3 | -1 |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Common robbery | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Kidnapping | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Murder | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Vehicle theft | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 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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