Kestell Precinct
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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
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Crime volume
Low
in Free State
Reported crimes
226
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↑ 7.9%
more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
→ 1.5%
in line with 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Serious assault dropped significantly (-10) while Residential burglary increased (+8).
Crime trend by year
Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 37 |
| Drug-related crime | 35 |
| Residential burglary | 32 |
| Stock-theft | 24 |
| Malicious damage | 16 |
| Common assault | 12 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 11 |
| Theft from vehicle | 11 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 37 | 47 | -10 |
| Drug-related crime | 35 | 30 | +5 |
| Residential burglary | 32 | 24 | +8 |
| Stock-theft | 24 | 29 | -5 |
| Malicious damage | 16 | 14 | +2 |
| Common assault | 12 | 13 | -1 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 11 | 6 | +5 |
| Theft from vehicle | 11 | 3 | +8 |
| Business burglary | 10 | 14 | -4 |
| Culpable homicide | 6 | 1 | +5 |
| Attempted murder | 5 | 0 | +5 |
| Murder | 5 | 1 | +4 |
| Crimen injuria | 4 | 6 | -2 |
| Rape | 4 | 5 | -1 |
| Aggravated robbery | 4 | 6 | -2 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 3 | 1 | +2 |
| Kidnapping | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Vehicle theft | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carjacking | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Common robbery | 0 | 3 | -3 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Truck hijacking | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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