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Arlington Crime Statistics

Arlington Precinct |Thabo Mofutsanyana
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Arlington falls within the Arlington police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics.
Arlington is a suburb in Thabo Mofutsanyana, Free State. Crime in the Arlington precinct area (covering Arlington) increased 27.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 239 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 82.4% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (89 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+26). 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

Low

in Free State

Reported crimes

239

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 27.8%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 82.4%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Arlington precinct area (covering Arlington) increased 27.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, but total crime remains low (239 reported crimes). Large percentage swings are common in areas with low crime counts.
Total crime: 54% below provincial median
Contact crime: 82% below provincial median
Property crime: 80% below 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.

Violent crime

33

↑ 3.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

21

↓ 19.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

185

↑ 43.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Arlington precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		89
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action		48
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		23
Common assault		16
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		12
Serious assault		11
Residential burglary		9
Stock-theft		7
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Other precincts in Thabo Mofutsanyana

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Roadside

18 crimes ↓ 37.9%

Verkykerskop

22 crimes ↓ 42.1%

Hobhouse

84 crimes ↓ 22.2%

Kommissiepoort

84 crimes ↑ 23.5%

Excelsior

150 crimes → 0%

Memel

155 crimes ↓ 23.6%
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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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