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Edenburg Crime Statistics

Edenburg Precinct |Xhariep
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Edenburg falls within the Edenburg police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics.
Edenburg is a suburb in Xhariep, Free State. Crime in the Edenburg precinct area (covering Edenburg) increased 12.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 269 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 0.4% in line with its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (48 cases). Crimen injuria saw the biggest increase (+14). 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

Low

in Free State

Reported crimes

269

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 12.1%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

→ 0.4%

in line with 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Edenburg precinct area (covering Edenburg) rose 12.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
Total crime: 49% below provincial median
Contact crime: 40% below provincial median
Property crime: 46% below provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Violent crime

113

↑ 10.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

58

↑ 11.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

98

↑ 14% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Edenburg precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault		48
Serious assault		43
Residential burglary		25
Crimen injuria		22
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		21
Malicious damage		19
Stock-theft		16
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		12
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Other precincts in Xhariep

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Wanda

7 crimes ↑ 16.7%

Steunmekaar

13 crimes ↑ 62.5%

Goedemoed

16 crimes ↓ 52.9%

Gariepdam

35 crimes ↑ 2.9%

Springfontein

120 crimes ↓ 15.5%

Luckhoff

124 crimes ↑ 25.3%
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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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