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Gardenia Park Crime Statistics

Bayswater Precinct |Mangaung
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Part of greater Bloemfontein → Bayswater is one of several police precincts serving the Bloemfontein area. Gardenia Park falls within the Bayswater police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Bayswater, Fichardtpark, Fleurdal, Langenhoven Park.
Gardenia Park is a suburb in Mangaung, Free State. Crime in the Bayswater precinct area (covering Gardenia Park) decreased 24.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 264 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 47.1% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Residential burglary (65 cases). Residential burglary saw the biggest decrease (-63). 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

Moderate

in Free State · Low nationally

Reported crimes

264

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 24.9%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 47.1%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Bayswater precinct area (covering Gardenia Park) dropped 24.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024.
Total crime: 20% below provincial median
Contact crime: 49% below provincial median
Property crime: 60% 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

0

↓ 100% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

70

↓ 5.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

129

↓ 40% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

65

↑ 3.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Bayswater precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Residential burglary		65
Theft from vehicle		39
Common assault		31
Shoplifting		30
Business burglary		15
Aggravated robbery		13
Serious assault		11
Malicious damage		9
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Other precincts in Mangaung

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Van Stadensrus

27 crimes ↓ 20%

Tierpoort

31 crimes ↓ 26.8%

Soutpan

86 crimes ↓ 22.3%

Glen

90 crimes ↓ 8.4%

Wepener

250 crimes ↑ 20.2%

Dewetsdorp

287 crimes ↓ 3.5%
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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 Gardenia Park.

BayswaterFichardtparkFleurdalLangenhoven 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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