Reitz 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
Moderate
in Free State
Reported crimes
680
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↓ 24.9%
fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 32.2%
below 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Common assault dropped significantly (-51) while Common robbery increased (+6).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 89 |
| Serious assault | 73 |
| Common assault | 71 |
| Residential burglary | 66 |
| Drug-related crime | 66 |
| Malicious damage | 52 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 42 |
| Business burglary | 35 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 89 | 99 | -10 |
| Serious assault | 73 | 115 | -42 |
| Common assault | 71 | 122 | -51 |
| Residential burglary | 66 | 84 | -18 |
| Drug-related crime | 66 | 61 | +5 |
| Malicious damage | 52 | 62 | -10 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 42 | 66 | -24 |
| Business burglary | 35 | 52 | -17 |
| Commercial crime | 35 | 63 | -28 |
| Stock-theft | 31 | 37 | -6 |
| Theft from vehicle | 30 | 25 | +5 |
| Rape | 19 | 33 | -14 |
| Aggravated robbery | 16 | 22 | -6 |
| Common robbery | 10 | 4 | +6 |
| Murder | 8 | 7 | +1 |
| Kidnapping | 7 | 6 | +1 |
| Crimen injuria | 5 | 9 | -4 |
| Culpable homicide | 5 | 7 | -2 |
| Attempted murder | 4 | 1 | +3 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 4 | 3 | +1 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 1 | 4 | -3 |
| Contact sexual offences | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 9 | -8 |
| Vehicle theft | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| Public violence | 0 | 3 | -3 |
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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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