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Bayswater Precinct

Mangaung|5 suburbs|Part of Bloemfontein
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Bayswater decreased 7.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 824 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 11.7% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Commercial crime (275 cases). Residential burglary saw the biggest decrease (-60). 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

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All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.

BayswaterFichardtparkFleurdalGardenia ParkLangenhoven Park

Crime volume

High

in Free State · Moderate nationally

Reported crimes

824

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 7.1%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 11.7%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Bayswater decreased 7.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Bayswater precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Commercial crime		275
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		176
Residential burglary		100
Theft from vehicle		61
Common assault		42
Shoplifting		40
Business burglary		22
Serious assault		16
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Commercial crime275245+30
All theft not mentioned elsewhere176178-2
Residential burglary100160-60
Theft from vehicle6184-23
Common assault4239+3
Shoplifting4041-1
Business burglary22220
Serious assault169+7
Aggravated robbery1618-2
Vehicle theft1314-1
Crimen injuria123+9
Malicious damage1215-3
Rape910-1
Common robbery770
Culpable homicide73+4
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs58-3
Drug-related crime39-6
Attempted murder220
Stock-theft25-3
Attempted sexual offences10+1
Contact sexual offences10+1
Murder12-1
Sexual assault19-8
Abduction000
Arson000
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition000
Kidnapping03-3
Neglect and ill-treatment of children01-1
Public violence000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Van Stadensrus

47 crimes ↓ 31.9%

Tierpoort

54 crimes ↓ 27%

Glen

133 crimes ↓ 22.7%

Soutpan

136 crimes ↓ 20.5%

Wepener

388 crimes ↑ 14.1%

Dewetsdorp

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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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