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Botshabelo Crime Statistics

Mangaung|1 suburb
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Botshabelo decreased 13.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,717 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 2.4% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (478 cases). Serious assault saw the biggest decrease (-144). 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

Very High

in Free State

Reported crimes

2,717

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 13.3%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 2.4%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Botshabelo decreased 13.3% 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 Botshabelo precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		478
Common assault		470
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		298
Malicious damage		248
Residential burglary		201
Aggravated robbery		176
Shoplifting		118
Crimen injuria		98
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Serious assault478622-144
Common assault470609-139
All theft not mentioned elsewhere298361-63
Malicious damage248246+2
Residential burglary201176+25
Aggravated robbery176177-1
Shoplifting118131-13
Crimen injuria98119-21
Business burglary9694+2
Common robbery7974+5
Attempted murder6826+42
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs6687-21
Rape6355+8
Theft from vehicle4948+1
Commercial crime4591-46
Drug-related crime4584-39
Stock-theft3552-17
Murder2120+1
Kidnapping15150
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition1315-2
Sexual assault127+5
Neglect and ill-treatment of children97+2
Vehicle theft63+3
Attempted sexual offences32+1
Culpable homicide25-3
Public violence20+2
Arson15-4
Abduction01-1
Contact sexual offences01-1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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54 crimes ↓ 27%

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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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