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Meqheleng Crime Statistics

Ficksburg Precinct |Thabo Mofutsanyana
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Meqheleng falls within the Ficksburg police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Ficksburg.
Meqheleng is a suburb in Thabo Mofutsanyana, Free State. Crime in the Ficksburg precinct area (covering Meqheleng) 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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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

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 its pre-COVID level

↓ 15.2%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Ficksburg precinct area (covering Meqheleng) decreased 17.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 206% above provincial median
Contact crime: 184% above provincial median
Property crime: 145% above 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.

Murder

21

↓ 38.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

533

↓ 29.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

262

↑ 1.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

809

↓ 13.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

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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Compare with nearby areas

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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Other suburbs served by Ficksburg police station

2 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Meqheleng.

Ficksburg
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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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