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Senekal Precinct

Thabo Mofutsanyana|2 suburbs
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Senekal increased 21.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 645 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 40.3% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (107 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+62). 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

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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

Crime in Senekal rose 21.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Senekal precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported 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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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime10745+62
Serious assault9184+7
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs7948+31
Residential burglary7074-4
Business burglary5947+12
Common assault5646+10
Malicious damage4027+13
Stock-theft2742-15
Shoplifting1913+6
Theft from vehicle1823-5
Rape14140
Crimen injuria125+7
Aggravated robbery1215-3
Common robbery880
Murder85+3
Culpable homicide63+3
Vehicle theft51+4
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition47-3
Attempted murder34-1
Kidnapping23-1
Robbery at residential premises220
Sexual assault27-5
Robbery at non-residential premises13-2
Abduction000
Arson000
Attempted sexual offences01-1
Bank robbery000
Carjacking000
Contact sexual offences000
Neglect and ill-treatment of children02-2
Public violence000
Robbery of cash in transit000
Truck hijacking01-1
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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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