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Mashaeng Crime Statistics

Fouriesburg Precinct |Thabo Mofutsanyana
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Mashaeng falls within the Fouriesburg police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Fouriesburg.
Mashaeng is a suburb in Thabo Mofutsanyana, Free State. Crime in the Fouriesburg precinct area (covering Mashaeng) remained stable vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 331 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 10.5% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (73 cases). Serious assault saw the biggest increase (+27). 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 · Low nationally

Reported crimes

331

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

→ 0.2%

no change vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 10.5%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Fouriesburg precinct area (covering Mashaeng) has been relatively stable vs Apr–Dec 2024 (within ±2%).
Total crime: 1% above provincial median
Contact crime: 5% below provincial median
Property crime: 9% 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.

Murder

0

↓ 100% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

129

↑ 20.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

73

↓ 21.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

129

↓ 0.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Fouriesburg precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		73
Drug-related crime		55
Common assault		41
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		38
Residential burglary		34
Malicious damage		20
Stock-theft		16
Rape		10
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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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Side-by-side crime statistics with nearby suburbs

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Other suburbs served by Fouriesburg 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 Mashaeng.

Fouriesburg
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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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