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Heidedal Precinct

Mangaung|2 suburbs|Part of Bloemfontein
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Heidedal remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,296 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 9.4% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (525 cases). Shoplifting saw the biggest increase (+71). 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.

Crime volume

Very High

in Free State · High nationally

Reported crimes

2,296

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 0.9%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 9.4%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Heidedal has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Heidedal precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime
525
All theft not mentioned elsewhere
309
Common assault
273
Shoplifting
225
Serious assault
190
Malicious damage
152
Aggravated robbery
120
Commercial crime
85
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime525478+47
All theft not mentioned elsewhere309288+21
Common assault273322-49
Shoplifting225154+71
Serious assault190221-31
Malicious damage152142+10
Aggravated robbery12098+22
Commercial crime8597-12
Residential burglary7076-6
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs65118-53
Theft from vehicle6586-21
Crimen injuria5159-8
Common robbery3635+1
Business burglary3449-15
Rape2122-1
Attempted murder1913+6
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition1511+4
Murder1210+2
Culpable homicide613-7
Sexual assault67-1
Vehicle theft56-1
Arson40+4
Kidnapping35-2
Neglect and ill-treatment of children21+1
Attempted sexual offences13-2
Contact sexual offences12-1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action10+1
Abduction000
Public violence02-2
Stock-theft000
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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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