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Bultfontein Precinct

Lejweleputswa|2 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Bultfontein decreased 5.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 990 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 8% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (185 cases). Stock-theft saw the biggest decrease (-33). 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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BultfonteinPhahameng

Crime volume

High

in Free State · Moderate nationally

Reported crimes

990

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 5.6%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 8%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Bultfontein decreased 5.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Bultfontein precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault		185
Serious assault		134
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		111
Malicious damage		70
Residential burglary		59
Crimen injuria		56
Attempted murder		54
Commercial crime		45
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Common assault185201-16
Serious assault134160-26
All theft not mentioned elsewhere111105+6
Malicious damage7066+4
Residential burglary5955+4
Crimen injuria5643+13
Attempted murder5457-3
Commercial crime4546-1
Drug-related crime4548-3
Aggravated robbery3629+7
Stock-theft3467-33
Rape3126+5
Business burglary3047-17
Common robbery148+6
Kidnapping126+6
Murder1213-1
Theft from vehicle1226-14
Attempted sexual offences85+3
Shoplifting812-4
Culpable homicide75+2
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs75+2
Vehicle theft62+4
Sexual assault411-7
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action42+2
Contact sexual offences20+2
Neglect and ill-treatment of children21+1
Arson110
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition12-1
Abduction000
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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