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Senekal Precinct

Thabo Mofutsanyana|2 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Senekal increased 19.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,110 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 54% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (169 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+86). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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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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MatwabengSenekal

Crime volume

High

in Free State · Moderate nationally

Reported crimes

1,110

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 19.1%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 54%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Senekal rose 19.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Senekal precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		169
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		123
Serious assault		118
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		116
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action		90
Residential burglary		84
Business burglary		74
Common assault		67
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime16983+86
All theft not mentioned elsewhere123109+14
Serious assault118114+4
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs11682+34
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action9011+79
Residential burglary8498-14
Business burglary7457+17
Common assault6772-5
Malicious damage4841+7
Commercial crime3569-34
Stock-theft3152-21
Shoplifting2417+7
Rape2320+3
Theft from vehicle2335-12
Crimen injuria187+11
Aggravated robbery1817+1
Common robbery12120
Murder106+4
Culpable homicide74+3
Attempted murder54+1
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition57-2
Vehicle theft51+4
Kidnapping23-1
Sexual assault28-6
Neglect and ill-treatment of children12-1
Abduction000
Arson000
Attempted sexual offences01-1
Contact sexual offences000
Public violence000
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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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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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