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Thabong Crime Statistics

Lejweleputswa|1 suburb
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Thabong decreased 12.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 4,166 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 3.2% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (712 cases). Common assault saw the biggest decrease (-146). 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

Crime volume

Very High

in Free State

Reported crimes

4,166

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 12.6%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 3.2%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Thabong decreased 12.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Thabong precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault		712
Serious assault		662
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		644
Malicious damage		351
Residential burglary		288
Aggravated robbery		275
Drug-related crime		212
Crimen injuria		202
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Common assault712858-146
Serious assault6626620
All theft not mentioned elsewhere644692-48
Malicious damage351345+6
Residential burglary288345-57
Aggravated robbery275322-47
Drug-related crime212247-35
Crimen injuria202325-123
Attempted murder167170-3
Rape111140-29
Theft from vehicle90900
Commercial crime88103-15
Common robbery7770+7
Business burglary5392-39
Kidnapping3551-16
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs3341-8
Murder3058-28
Shoplifting3044-14
Vehicle theft23230
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition1927-8
Attempted sexual offences157+8
Stock-theft108+2
Arson990
Culpable homicide96+3
Sexual assault918-9
Contact sexual offences81+7
Abduction21+1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children13-2
Public violence16-5
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action01-1
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Other precincts in Lejweleputswa

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

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151 crimes ↑ 17.1%

Sunrise View

157 crimes → 0%

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299 crimes ↑ 3.1%

Boshof

321 crimes → 1.5%

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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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