Sonskyn Crime Statistics
Crime in Sonskyn remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,134 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026. The most reported crime is Serious assault (240 cases). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.
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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
High
in Free State · Moderate nationally
Reported crimes
1,134
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
Prior year
—
First year of SAPS data — no prior-year comparison.
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
Crime in Sonskyn has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 240 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 218 |
| Common assault | 169 |
| Residential burglary | 99 |
| Malicious damage | 92 |
| Aggravated robbery | 88 |
| Rape | 43 |
| Attempted murder | 31 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 240 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 218 |
| Common assault | 169 |
| Residential burglary | 99 |
| Malicious damage | 92 |
| Aggravated robbery | 88 |
| Rape | 43 |
| Attempted murder | 31 |
| Crimen injuria | 20 |
| Common robbery | 19 |
| Drug-related crime | 17 |
| Murder | 14 |
| Commercial crime | 13 |
| Theft from vehicle | 13 |
| Business burglary | 12 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 5 |
| Sexual assault | 5 |
| Arson | 4 |
| Kidnapping | 4 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 3 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 2 |
| Culpable homicide | 2 |
| Vehicle theft | 2 |
| Stock-theft | 1 |
| Abduction | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 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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