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Fichardtpark Crime Statistics

Bayswater Precinct |Mangaung
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Part of greater Bloemfontein → Bayswater is one of several police precincts serving the Bloemfontein area. Fichardtpark falls within the Bayswater police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Bayswater, Fleurdal, Gardenia Park, Langenhoven Park.
Fichardtpark is a suburb in Mangaung, Free State. Crime in the Bayswater precinct area (covering Fichardtpark) 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.

See how Bayswater compares to other Free State precincts vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 →

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

824

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 7.1%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 11.7%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Bayswater precinct area (covering Fichardtpark) decreased 7.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 57% above provincial median
Contact crime: 50% below provincial median
Property crime: 85% 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

1

↓ 50% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

94

↓ 2.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

198

↓ 30.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

532

↑ 5.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

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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Other precincts in Mangaung

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

442 crimes → 1.1%
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Other suburbs served by Bayswater police station

5 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

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

BayswaterFleurdalGardenia ParkLangenhoven Park
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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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