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Mauersnek Crime Statistics

Ladybrand Precinct |Thabo Mofutsanyana
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Mauersnek falls within the Ladybrand police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Ladybrand.
Mauersnek is a suburb in Thabo Mofutsanyana, Free State. Crime in the Ladybrand precinct area (covering Mauersnek) decreased 19.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 948 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 20.1% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (131 cases). Serious assault saw the biggest decrease (-60). 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

High

in Free State · Moderate nationally

Reported crimes

948

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 19.5%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 20.1%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Ladybrand precinct area (covering Mauersnek) decreased 19.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 81% above provincial median
Contact crime: 40% above provincial median
Property crime: 71% 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

10

↑ 42.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

264

↓ 28.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

183

↓ 29.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

501

↓ 9.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Ladybrand precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		131
Drug-related crime		117
Serious assault		110
Residential burglary		88
Common assault		78
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		73
Commercial crime		46
Malicious damage		45
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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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Other suburbs served by Ladybrand 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 Mauersnek.

Ladybrand
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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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