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Fauresmith Crime Statistics

Fauresmith Precinct |Xhariep
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Fauresmith falls within the Fauresmith police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics.
Fauresmith is a suburb in Xhariep, Free State. Crime in the Fauresmith precinct area (covering Fauresmith) remained stable vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 89 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 72% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (23 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

89

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

→ 0%

no change vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 72%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Fauresmith precinct area (covering Fauresmith) has been relatively stable vs Apr–Dec 2024 (within ±2%).
Total crime: 73% below provincial median
Contact crime: 65% below provincial median
Property crime: 68% below 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

2

↑ 100% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

48

↓ 12.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

26

↑ 36.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

15

→ 0% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Fauresmith precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault		23
Serious assault		17
Business burglary		13
Residential burglary		9
Malicious damage		5
Crimen injuria		4
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		4
Rape		4
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Other precincts in Xhariep

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Wanda

3 crimes ↓ 20%

Goedemoed

8 crimes ↓ 64.5%

Steunmekaar

10 crimes ↑ 62.5%

Gariepdam

20 crimes ↑ 42.1%

Springfontein

70 crimes ↓ 21.8%

Luckhoff

81 crimes ↑ 28.6%
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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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