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Fauresmith Crime Statistics

Xhariep|1 suburb
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Fauresmith increased 5.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 148 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 94.7% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (31 cases). Business burglary saw the biggest increase (+10). 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

Very Low

in Free State

Reported crimes

148

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 5.7%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 94.7%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Fauresmith rose 5.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Fauresmith precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault
31
Serious assault
29
Business burglary
15
Residential burglary
14
Malicious damage
12
All theft not mentioned elsewhere
11
Commercial crime
8
Stock-theft
5
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Common assault3137-6
Serious assault2927+2
Business burglary155+10
Residential burglary1410+4
Malicious damage128+4
All theft not mentioned elsewhere1114-3
Commercial crime86+2
Stock-theft56-1
Crimen injuria46-2
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs42+2
Rape410-6
Attempted murder32+1
Murder21+1
Attempted sexual offences110
Common robbery10+1
Drug-related crime10+1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children10+1
Aggravated robbery10+1
Theft from vehicle12-1
Abduction000
Arson000
Contact sexual offences000
Culpable homicide000
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition000
Kidnapping000
Public violence000
Sexual assault000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
Shoplifting01-1
Vehicle theft02-2
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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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