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Masilo Crime Statistics

Theunissen Precinct |Lejweleputswa
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Masilo falls within the Theunissen police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Theunissen.
Masilo is a suburb in Lejweleputswa, Free State. Crime in the Theunissen precinct area (covering Masilo) decreased 17.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,139 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 3.5% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (191 cases). All theft not mentioned elsewhere saw the biggest decrease (-111). 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

High

in Free State · Moderate nationally

Reported crimes

1,139

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 17.4%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 3.5%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Theunissen precinct area (covering Masilo) decreased 17.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 117% above provincial median
Contact crime: 155% above provincial median
Property crime: 93% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

11

↓ 31.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

480

↓ 16.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

207

↓ 16.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

452

↓ 19% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Theunissen precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		191
Common assault		174
Serious assault		135
Residential burglary		94
Malicious damage		89
Crimen injuria		66
Commercial crime		57
Business burglary		52
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Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

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Other suburbs served by Theunissen police station

2 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Masilo.

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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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