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Memel Precinct

Thabo Mofutsanyana|2 suburbs
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Memel decreased 28.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 96 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 1.5% in line with its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (13 cases). Common assault saw the biggest decrease (-10). 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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Crime volume

Very Low

in Free State

Reported crimes

96

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 28.5%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs pre-COVID baseline

→ 1.5%

in line with 2018-2019

Crime in Memel dropped 28.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Memel precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault
13
Common assault
12
Drug-related crime
12
Malicious damage
12
Stock-theft
12
Residential burglary
9
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
6
Business burglary
5
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Serious assault13130
Common assault1222-10
Drug-related crime1213-1
Malicious damage1213-1
Stock-theft1221-9
Residential burglary917-8
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs64+2
Business burglary57-2
Culpable homicide31+2
Murder330
Rape311-8
Crimen injuria21+1
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition20+2
Common robbery10+1
Theft from vehicle16-5
Abduction000
Arson000
Attempted murder000
Attempted sexual offences000
Bank robbery000
Carjacking000
Contact sexual offences01-1
Kidnapping01-1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children000
Public violence000
Robbery at non-residential premises000
Robbery at residential premises000
Robbery of cash in transit000
Aggravated robbery000
Sexual assault000
Shoplifting000
Vehicle theft000
Truck hijacking000
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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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