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Matwabeng Crime Statistics

Senekal Precinct |Thabo Mofutsanyana
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Matwabeng falls within the Senekal police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Senekal.
Matwabeng is a suburb in Thabo Mofutsanyana, Free State. Crime in the Senekal precinct area (covering Matwabeng) 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

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 its pre-COVID level

↑ 40.3%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Senekal precinct area (covering Matwabeng) rose 21.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with crime levels already high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 96% above provincial median
Contact crime: 42% above provincial median
Property crime: 122% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

8

↑ 60% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

194

↑ 6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

179

↓ 4.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

272

↑ 70% 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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Compare with nearby areas

Other precincts in Thabo Mofutsanyana

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Roadside

6 crimes ↓ 68%

Verkykerskop

11 crimes ↓ 59.5%

Kommissiepoort

48 crimes ↓ 5.9%

Hobhouse

63 crimes ↓ 16.8%

Memel

96 crimes ↓ 28.5%

Rosendal

99 crimes ↓ 18%
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Other suburbs served by Senekal 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 Matwabeng.

Senekal
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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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