Odendaalsrus Precinct
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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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Crime volume
Very High
in Free State
Reported crimes
1,689
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 3.4%
fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
→ 0.9%
in line with 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Aggravated robbery dropped significantly (-68) while Common assault increased (+86).
Crime trend by year
Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Common assault | 418 |
| Serious assault | 192 |
| Residential burglary | 160 |
| Malicious damage | 139 |
| Crimen injuria | 126 |
| Aggravated robbery | 123 |
| Drug-related crime | 67 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 61 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common assault | 418 | 332 | +86 |
| Serious assault | 192 | 139 | +53 |
| Residential burglary | 160 | 211 | -51 |
| Malicious damage | 139 | 132 | +7 |
| Crimen injuria | 126 | 122 | +4 |
| Aggravated robbery | 123 | 191 | -68 |
| Drug-related crime | 67 | 79 | -12 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 61 | 46 | +15 |
| Attempted murder | 58 | 111 | -53 |
| Rape | 56 | 61 | -5 |
| Theft from vehicle | 44 | 35 | +9 |
| Business burglary | 43 | 36 | +7 |
| Common robbery | 38 | 73 | -35 |
| Stock-theft | 27 | 22 | +5 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 19 | 24 | -5 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 18 | 27 | -9 |
| Vehicle theft | 18 | 7 | +11 |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 15 | +2 |
| Murder | 13 | 10 | +3 |
| Sexual assault | 12 | 11 | +1 |
| Kidnapping | 8 | 17 | -9 |
| Arson | 7 | 6 | +1 |
| Culpable homicide | 7 | 14 | -7 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 5 | 11 | -6 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 3 | 4 | -1 |
| Carjacking | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 3 | 8 | -5 |
| Contact sexual offences | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Abduction | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck hijacking | 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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