Rosendal 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
Very Low
in Free State
Reported crimes
99
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 18%
fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 10.9%
above 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Common assault dropped significantly (-12) while Drug-related crime increased (+16).
Crime trend by year
Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 24 |
| Serious assault | 19 |
| Common assault | 11 |
| Business burglary | 6 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 6 |
| Residential burglary | 5 |
| Crimen injuria | 5 |
| Malicious damage | 5 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 24 | 8 | +16 |
| Serious assault | 19 | 20 | -1 |
| Common assault | 11 | 23 | -12 |
| Business burglary | 6 | 8 | -2 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Residential burglary | 5 | 15 | -10 |
| Crimen injuria | 5 | 1 | +4 |
| Malicious damage | 5 | 11 | -6 |
| Stock-theft | 5 | 6 | -1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 4 | 0 | +4 |
| Rape | 3 | 11 | -8 |
| Aggravated robbery | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Culpable homicide | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attempted murder | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carjacking | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Common robbery | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Kidnapping | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Murder | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Public violence | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theft from vehicle | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Truck hijacking | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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