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Ficksburg Precinct

Thabo Mofutsanyana|2 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Ficksburg decreased 17.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,604 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 15.2% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (199 cases). Common assault saw the biggest decrease (-95). 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

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Crime volume

Very High

in Free State · High nationally

Reported crimes

1,604

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 17.7%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 15.2%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Ficksburg decreased 17.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Ficksburg precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		199
Common assault		193
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		165
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		162
Drug-related crime		154
Residential burglary		114
Malicious damage		92
Crimen injuria		78
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Serious assault199251-52
Common assault193288-95
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs165122+43
All theft not mentioned elsewhere162254-92
Drug-related crime15473+81
Residential burglary114123-9
Malicious damage92144-52
Crimen injuria78104-26
Business burglary7362+11
Commercial crime73131-58
Stock-theft4550-5
Aggravated robbery4083-43
Rape3238-6
Theft from vehicle2818+10
Shoplifting2651-25
Common robbery2337-14
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action231+22
Attempted murder2122-1
Murder2134-13
Neglect and ill-treatment of children1312+1
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition917-8
Kidnapping811-3
Sexual assault47-3
Attempted sexual offences330
Vehicle theft25-3
Abduction110
Contact sexual offences12-1
Culpable homicide14-3
Arson01-1
Public violence000
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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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