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Masilo Crime Statistics

Theunissen Precinct |Lejweleputswa
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) 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 15% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 661 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 9.6% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (135 cases). Common assault saw the biggest decrease (-47). 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

661

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 15%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 9.6%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Theunissen precinct area (covering Masilo) decreased 15% vs Apr–Dec 2024, though crime levels remain high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 101% above provincial median
Contact crime: 159% above provincial median
Property crime: 95% above provincial median

Crime by type

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

Murder

7

↓ 36.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

354

↓ 18.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

157

↓ 15.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

150

↓ 5.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Theunissen precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault		135
Serious assault		96
Residential burglary		71
Malicious damage		65
Business burglary		44
Crimen injuria		44
Aggravated robbery		35
Attempted murder		34
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Other precincts in Lejweleputswa

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Verkeerdevlei

110 crimes ↑ 59.8%

Dealesville

174 crimes ↓ 10.4%

Boshof

199 crimes ↑ 3.5%

Winburg

286 crimes → 1.6%

Ventersburg

304 crimes ↓ 22.6%

Hertzogville

339 crimes ↓ 13.6%
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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.

Theunissen
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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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