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Arlington Crime Statistics

Arlington Precinct |Thabo Mofutsanyana
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) 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 13.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 127 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 56.8% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (65 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+18). 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 · Very Low nationally

Reported crimes

127

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 13.4%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 56.8%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Arlington precinct area (covering Arlington) rose 13.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024.
Total crime: 61% below provincial median
Contact crime: 83% below provincial median
Property crime: 83% below 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.

Violent crime

23

↓ 4.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

14

↓ 26.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

90

↑ 30.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Arlington precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		65
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		17
Common assault		11
Serious assault		9
Residential burglary		7
Stock-theft		3
Business burglary		2
Crimen injuria		2
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Compare with nearby areas

Other precincts in Thabo Mofutsanyana

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Roadside

6 crimes ↓ 68%

Verkykerskop

11 crimes ↓ 59.5%

Kommissiepoort

48 crimes ↓ 5.9%

Hobhouse

63 crimes ↓ 16.8%

Memel

96 crimes ↓ 28.5%

Rosendal

99 crimes ↓ 18%
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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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