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Petsana Crime Statistics

Reitz Precinct |Thabo Mofutsanyana
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Petsana falls within the Reitz police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Reitz.
Petsana is a suburb in Thabo Mofutsanyana, Free State. Crime in the Reitz precinct area (covering Petsana) decreased 24.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 680 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 32.2% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (89 cases). Common assault saw the biggest decrease (-51). 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

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 its pre-COVID level

↓ 32.2%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Reitz precinct area (covering Petsana) dropped 24.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
Total crime: 30% above provincial median
Contact crime: 9% above provincial median
Property crime: 52% 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

8

↑ 14.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

205

↓ 33.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

163

↓ 18.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

312

↓ 21.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Reitz precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported 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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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 Reitz 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 Petsana.

Reitz
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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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