Verkykerskop Crime Statistics
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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
Very Low
in Free State
Reported crimes
22
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↓ 42.1%
fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 74.1%
below 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Stock-theft dropped significantly (-9) while Common assault increased (+2).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Stock-theft | 7 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 4 |
| Common assault | 3 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 2 |
| Business burglary | 1 |
| Residential burglary | 1 |
| Culpable homicide | 1 |
| Malicious damage | 1 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock-theft | 7 | 16 | -9 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 4 | 5 | -1 |
| Common assault | 3 | 1 | +2 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Business burglary | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Residential burglary | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Culpable homicide | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Malicious damage | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Murder | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Theft from vehicle | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Serious assault | 0 | 5 | -5 |
| Attempted murder | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Commercial crime | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Common robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crimen injuria | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Drug-related crime | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 0 | 4 | -4 |
| Kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aggravated robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle theft | 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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