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Bloemspruit Precinct

Mangaung|3 suburbs|Part of Bloemfontein
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Bloemspruit decreased 12.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 3,592 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 13.1% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (638 cases). Serious assault saw the biggest decrease (-164). 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.

BloemspruitHamiltonTempe

Crime volume

Very High

in Free State

Reported crimes

3,592

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 12.7%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 13.1%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Bloemspruit decreased 12.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Bloemspruit precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		638
Common assault		542
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		393
Residential burglary		371
Malicious damage		293
Aggravated robbery		233
Drug-related crime		223
Rape		128
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Serious assault638802-164
Common assault542693-151
All theft not mentioned elsewhere393381+12
Residential burglary371349+22
Malicious damage293332-39
Aggravated robbery233269-36
Drug-related crime223208+15
Rape128199-71
Attempted murder114104+10
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs10398+5
Crimen injuria89105-16
Theft from vehicle8655+31
Common robbery5362-9
Murder5370-17
Commercial crime4653-7
Business burglary4360-17
Stock-theft4048-8
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition2740-13
Neglect and ill-treatment of children1938-19
Arson1712+5
Kidnapping1643-27
Culpable homicide1516-1
Sexual assault1324-11
Vehicle theft1016-6
Attempted sexual offences914-5
Contact sexual offences711-4
Shoplifting550
Public violence41+3
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action220
Abduction03-3
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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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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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