Senekal 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
High
in Free State · Moderate nationally
Reported crimes
645
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↑ 21.6%
more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 40.3%
above 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Stock-theft dropped significantly (-15) while Drug-related crime increased (+62).
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 | 107 |
| Serious assault | 91 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 79 |
| Residential burglary | 70 |
| Business burglary | 59 |
| Common assault | 56 |
| Malicious damage | 40 |
| Stock-theft | 27 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 107 | 45 | +62 |
| Serious assault | 91 | 84 | +7 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 79 | 48 | +31 |
| Residential burglary | 70 | 74 | -4 |
| Business burglary | 59 | 47 | +12 |
| Common assault | 56 | 46 | +10 |
| Malicious damage | 40 | 27 | +13 |
| Stock-theft | 27 | 42 | -15 |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 13 | +6 |
| Theft from vehicle | 18 | 23 | -5 |
| Rape | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Crimen injuria | 12 | 5 | +7 |
| Aggravated robbery | 12 | 15 | -3 |
| Common robbery | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Murder | 8 | 5 | +3 |
| Culpable homicide | 6 | 3 | +3 |
| Vehicle theft | 5 | 1 | +4 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 4 | 7 | -3 |
| Attempted murder | 3 | 4 | -1 |
| Kidnapping | 2 | 3 | -1 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 7 | -5 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carjacking | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck hijacking | 0 | 1 | -1 |
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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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