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Thaba-Nchu Crime Statistics

Thaba-Nchu Precinct |Mangaung
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Thaba-Nchu falls within the Thaba-Nchu police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics.
Thaba-Nchu is a suburb in Mangaung, Free State. Crime in the Thaba-Nchu precinct area (covering Thaba-Nchu) decreased 13.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 396 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 15.8% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (60 cases). Serious assault saw the biggest decrease (-25). 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

Moderate

in Free State

Reported crimes

396

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 13.9%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 15.8%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Thaba-Nchu precinct area (covering Thaba-Nchu) dropped 13.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024.
Total crime: 21% above provincial median
Contact crime: 38% above provincial median
Property crime: 9% above provincial median

Crime by type

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

Murder

9

↓ 10% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

188

↓ 20.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

88

↓ 14.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

120

→ 0% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Thaba-Nchu precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		60
Common assault		60
Stock-theft		42
Malicious damage		31
Residential burglary		26
Aggravated robbery		25
Shoplifting		25
Drug-related crime		22
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Other precincts in Mangaung

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Van Stadensrus

27 crimes ↓ 20%

Tierpoort

31 crimes ↓ 26.8%

Soutpan

86 crimes ↓ 22.3%

Glen

90 crimes ↓ 8.4%

Wepener

250 crimes ↑ 20.2%

Bayswater

264 crimes ↓ 24.9%
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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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