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Fateng Crime Statistics

Paul Roux Precinct |Thabo Mofutsanyana
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Fateng falls within the Paul Roux police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Paul Roux.
Fateng is a suburb in Thabo Mofutsanyana, Free State. Crime in the Paul Roux precinct area (covering Fateng) increased 7% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 219 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 24.8% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (48 cases). Crimen injuria saw the biggest increase (+10). 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

Low

in Free State

Reported crimes

219

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 7%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 24.8%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Paul Roux precinct area (covering Fateng) rose 7% vs Apr–Dec 2024.
Total crime: 33% below provincial median
Contact crime: 63% below provincial median
Property crime: 22% below provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

1

Violent crime

51

↓ 1.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

63

↑ 1.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

105

↑ 15.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Paul Roux precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		48
Residential burglary		35
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		28
Common assault		25
Serious assault		22
Stock-theft		16
Crimen injuria		15
Malicious damage		11
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Compare with nearby areas

Other precincts in Thabo Mofutsanyana

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Roadside

6 crimes ↓ 68%

Verkykerskop

11 crimes ↓ 59.5%

Kommissiepoort

48 crimes ↓ 5.9%

Hobhouse

63 crimes ↓ 16.8%

Memel

96 crimes ↓ 28.5%

Rosendal

99 crimes ↓ 18%
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Other suburbs served by Paul Roux 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 Fateng.

Paul Roux
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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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