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Harrismith Precinct

Thabo Mofutsanyana|3 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Harrismith decreased 3.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,590 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 7.2% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Sexual offences detected as a result of police action (324 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+115). 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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All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.

HarrismithHarrismith CentralIntabazwe

Crime volume

Very High

in Free State

Reported crimes

2,590

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 3.3%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 7.2%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Harrismith decreased 3.3% 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 Harrismith precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action		324
Drug-related crime		281
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		280
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		270
Residential burglary		255
Serious assault		247
Common assault		198
Aggravated robbery		104
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action324228+96
Drug-related crime281166+115
All theft not mentioned elsewhere280366-86
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs270192+78
Residential burglary255271-16
Serious assault247272-25
Common assault198268-70
Aggravated robbery104113-9
Stock-theft9391+2
Business burglary8788-1
Malicious damage76134-58
Commercial crime67118-51
Rape5753+4
Theft from vehicle5197-46
Common robbery3433+1
Crimen injuria2738-11
Culpable homicide2726+1
Murder2733-6
Shoplifting2339-16
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition2210+12
Vehicle theft12120
Attempted murder815-7
Sexual assault85+3
Neglect and ill-treatment of children75+2
Attempted sexual offences220
Kidnapping220
Public violence10+1
Abduction01-1
Arson000
Contact sexual offences01-1
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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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