Boithuso 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
Very High
in Free State
Reported crimes
2,119
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↑ 4.2%
more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 46.3%
above 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Common assault dropped significantly (-28) while Residential burglary increased (+73).
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 | 445 |
| Serious assault | 391 |
| Residential burglary | 239 |
| Malicious damage | 201 |
| Drug-related crime | 135 |
| Aggravated robbery | 124 |
| Crimen injuria | 119 |
| Rape | 84 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common assault | 445 | 473 | -28 |
| Serious assault | 391 | 402 | -11 |
| Residential burglary | 239 | 166 | +73 |
| Malicious damage | 201 | 217 | -16 |
| Drug-related crime | 135 | 110 | +25 |
| Aggravated robbery | 124 | 100 | +24 |
| Crimen injuria | 119 | 125 | -6 |
| Rape | 84 | 59 | +25 |
| Attempted murder | 56 | 24 | +32 |
| Stock-theft | 48 | 46 | +2 |
| Business burglary | 38 | 43 | -5 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 34 | 50 | -16 |
| Common robbery | 30 | 35 | -5 |
| Theft from vehicle | 24 | 32 | -8 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 23 | 20 | +3 |
| Murder | 23 | 20 | +3 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 23 | 19 | +4 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 20 | 21 | -1 |
| Kidnapping | 16 | 11 | +5 |
| Culpable homicide | 10 | 15 | -5 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 10 | 14 | -4 |
| Public violence | 5 | 1 | +4 |
| Sexual assault | 5 | 16 | -11 |
| Arson | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 4 | 2 | +2 |
| Carjacking | 4 | 2 | +2 |
| Vehicle theft | 3 | 6 | -3 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck hijacking | 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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