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Petrus Steyn Precinct

Thabo Mofutsanyana|2 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Petrus Steyn increased 3.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 405 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 35.9% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (75 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+32). 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

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Crime volume

Moderate

in Free State · Low nationally

Reported crimes

405

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 3.3%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 35.9%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Petrus Steyn rose 3.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Petrus Steyn precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime
75
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
71
Serious assault
39
All theft not mentioned elsewhere
36
Common assault
33
Residential burglary
32
Business burglary
26
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action
22
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime7543+32
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs7160+11
Serious assault3948-9
All theft not mentioned elsewhere3634+2
Common assault3351-18
Residential burglary3222+10
Business burglary2634-8
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action228+14
Malicious damage1412+2
Commercial crime1323-10
Rape1315-2
Stock-theft89-1
Culpable homicide63+3
Aggravated robbery43+1
Vehicle theft36-3
Theft from vehicle34-1
Crimen injuria27-5
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition20+2
Murder23-1
Kidnapping16-5
Abduction000
Arson000
Attempted murder000
Attempted sexual offences000
Common robbery01-1
Contact sexual offences000
Neglect and ill-treatment of children000
Public violence000
Sexual assault000
Shoplifting000
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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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