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Witsieshoek Crime Statistics

Phuthaditjhaba Precinct |Thabo Mofutsanyana
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Witsieshoek falls within the Phuthaditjhaba police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Phuthaditjhaba.
Witsieshoek is a suburb in Thabo Mofutsanyana, Free State. Crime in the Phuthaditjhaba precinct area (covering Witsieshoek) 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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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

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 its pre-COVID level

↓ 15.9%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Phuthaditjhaba precinct area (covering Witsieshoek) decreased 5.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 448% above provincial median
Contact crime: 506% above provincial median
Property crime: 363% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

33

↑ 10% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

1,139

↓ 4.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

495

↓ 16.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

1,239

↓ 0.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

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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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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Other suburbs served by Phuthaditjhaba 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 Witsieshoek.

Phuthaditjhaba
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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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