Bronville 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
High
in Free State · Moderate nationally
Reported crimes
1,132
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↓ 11.7%
fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 23.2%
above 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Serious assault dropped significantly (-25) while All theft not mentioned elsewhere increased (+28).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Common assault | 182 |
| Serious assault | 161 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 156 |
| Residential burglary | 106 |
| Malicious damage | 96 |
| Crimen injuria | 58 |
| Drug-related crime | 56 |
| Attempted murder | 53 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common assault | 182 | 201 | -19 |
| Serious assault | 161 | 186 | -25 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 156 | 128 | +28 |
| Residential burglary | 106 | 111 | -5 |
| Malicious damage | 96 | 104 | -8 |
| Crimen injuria | 58 | 58 | 0 |
| Drug-related crime | 56 | 81 | -25 |
| Attempted murder | 53 | 72 | -19 |
| Aggravated robbery | 53 | 66 | -13 |
| Rape | 40 | 47 | -7 |
| Business burglary | 32 | 28 | +4 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 24 | 44 | -20 |
| Kidnapping | 17 | 8 | +9 |
| Common robbery | 14 | 22 | -8 |
| Commercial crime | 12 | 10 | +2 |
| Murder | 12 | 14 | -2 |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 17 | -5 |
| Theft from vehicle | 12 | 14 | -2 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 7 | 10 | -3 |
| Sexual assault | 7 | 10 | -3 |
| Culpable homicide | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Arson | 3 | 4 | -1 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 3 | 25 | -22 |
| Vehicle theft | 3 | 0 | +3 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Contact sexual offences | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 2 | 4 | -2 |
| Stock-theft | 2 | 6 | -4 |
| Abduction | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 5 | -5 |
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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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