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Phuthaditjhaba Precinct

Thabo Mofutsanyana|2 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Phuthaditjhaba decreased 5.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,873 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 15.9% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (442 cases). Aggravated robbery saw the biggest decrease (-41). 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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PhuthaditjhabaWitsieshoek

Crime volume

Very High

in Free State

Reported crimes

2,873

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 5.1%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 15.9%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Phuthaditjhaba decreased 5.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Phuthaditjhaba precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		442
Serious assault		383
Common assault		299
Aggravated robbery		212
Residential burglary		211
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		175
Malicious damage		150
Drug-related crime		136
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
All theft not mentioned elsewhere442461-19
Serious assault383378+5
Common assault299328-29
Aggravated robbery212253-41
Residential burglary211231-20
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs175163+12
Malicious damage150183-33
Drug-related crime136112+24
Business burglary109140-31
Theft from vehicle106135-29
Shoplifting9168+23
Common robbery8699-13
Rape8371+12
Commercial crime6888-20
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action6240+22
Stock-theft5667-11
Attempted murder3323+10
Murder3330+3
Crimen injuria3038-8
Kidnapping2825+3
Culpable homicide1912+7
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition1317-4
Neglect and ill-treatment of children1319-6
Vehicle theft1323-10
Sexual assault107+3
Attempted sexual offences74+3
Public violence410-6
Contact sexual offences12-1
Abduction000
Arson000
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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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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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