Verkeerdevlei Crime Statistics
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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
Low
in Free State · Very Low nationally
Reported crimes
110
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↑ 59.8%
more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 43.8%
above 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Stock-theft dropped significantly (-8) while Common assault increased (+14).
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 | 29 |
| Serious assault | 26 |
| Crimen injuria | 10 |
| Residential burglary | 8 |
| Malicious damage | 8 |
| Stock-theft | 8 |
| Culpable homicide | 6 |
| Common robbery | 2 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common assault | 29 | 15 | +14 |
| Serious assault | 26 | 15 | +11 |
| Crimen injuria | 10 | 2 | +8 |
| Residential burglary | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Malicious damage | 8 | 3 | +5 |
| Stock-theft | 8 | 16 | -8 |
| Culpable homicide | 6 | 5 | +1 |
| Common robbery | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Rape | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Aggravated robbery | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Vehicle theft | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Theft from vehicle | 2 | 3 | -1 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Contact sexual offences | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Kidnapping | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Truck hijacking | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attempted murder | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Business burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carjacking | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drug-related crime | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shoplifting | 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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