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Bloemfontein CBD Crime Statistics

Mangaung Precinct |Mangaung
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Part of greater Bloemfontein → Mangaung is one of several police precincts serving the Bloemfontein area. Bloemfontein CBD falls within the Mangaung police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Arboretum, Bloemfontein Central, Hilton, Waverley, Willows.
Bloemfontein CBD is a suburb in Mangaung, Free State. Crime in the Mangaung precinct area (covering Bloemfontein CBD) increased 6.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 3,205 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 43.7% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (989 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+124). 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

3,205

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 6.6%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 43.7%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Mangaung precinct area (covering Bloemfontein CBD) rose 6.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with crime levels already very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 512% above provincial median
Contact crime: 344% above provincial median
Property crime: 279% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

30

↑ 76.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

834

↓ 1.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

406

↑ 4.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

1,965

↑ 11% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Mangaung precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		989
Common assault		299
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		288
Serious assault		237
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		221
Malicious damage		219
Residential burglary		173
Theft from vehicle		130
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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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Other suburbs served by Mangaung police station

6 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Bloemfontein CBD.

ArboretumBloemfontein CentralHiltonWaverleyWillows
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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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