Paul Roux 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
338
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
→ 0.9%
no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 33.6%
above 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
All theft not mentioned elsewhere dropped significantly (-20) while Crimen injuria increased (+11).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 63 |
| Residential burglary | 49 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 39 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 35 |
| Common assault | 35 |
| Serious assault | 31 |
| Stock-theft | 21 |
| Crimen injuria | 18 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 63 | 56 | +7 |
| Residential burglary | 49 | 45 | +4 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 39 | 32 | +7 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 35 | 55 | -20 |
| Common assault | 35 | 44 | -9 |
| Serious assault | 31 | 22 | +9 |
| Stock-theft | 21 | 31 | -10 |
| Crimen injuria | 18 | 7 | +11 |
| Business burglary | 15 | 11 | +4 |
| Malicious damage | 11 | 14 | -3 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 4 | 0 | +4 |
| Rape | 3 | 5 | -2 |
| Theft from vehicle | 3 | 0 | +3 |
| Attempted murder | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Commercial crime | 2 | 7 | -5 |
| Culpable homicide | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Kidnapping | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Murder | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Aggravated robbery | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Common robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle theft | 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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