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Hoopstad Precinct

Lejweleputswa|2 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Hoopstad decreased 13.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 901 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 32.1% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (168 cases). Common assault saw the biggest decrease (-64). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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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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HoopstadTikwana

Crime volume

High

in Free State · Moderate nationally

Reported crimes

901

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 13.4%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 32.1%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Hoopstad decreased 13.4% 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 Hoopstad precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault		168
Serious assault		154
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		104
Crimen injuria		85
Malicious damage		57
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action		56
Residential burglary		50
Attempted murder		40
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Common assault168232-64
Serious assault154150+4
All theft not mentioned elsewhere104128-24
Crimen injuria8594-9
Malicious damage5755+2
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action5641+15
Residential burglary5058-8
Attempted murder4047-7
Commercial crime3431+3
Rape27270
Aggravated robbery2135-14
Drug-related crime1815+3
Theft from vehicle1817+1
Business burglary1638-22
Common robbery128+4
Shoplifting94+5
Stock-theft718-11
Kidnapping63+3
Sexual assault46-2
Culpable homicide32+1
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs39-6
Murder37-4
Arson220
Attempted sexual offences29-7
Neglect and ill-treatment of children12-1
Vehicle theft110
Abduction000
Contact sexual offences01-1
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition000
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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