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Gariep Dam Crime Statistics

Gariepdam Precinct |Xhariep
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Gariep Dam falls within the Gariepdam police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics.
Gariep Dam is a suburb in Xhariep, Free State. Crime in the Gariepdam precinct area (covering Gariep Dam) increased 2.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 35 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 25.5% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (7 cases). Commercial crime saw the biggest decrease (-6). 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

35

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 2.9%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 25.5%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Gariepdam precinct area (covering Gariep Dam) rose 2.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
Total crime: 93% below provincial median
Contact crime: 93% below provincial median
Property crime: 96% 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

14

↑ 100% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

4

↓ 42.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

17

↓ 15% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Gariepdam precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		7
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		6
Common assault		5
Commercial crime		4
Business burglary		2
Residential burglary		2
Culpable homicide		2
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		2
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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%

Springfontein

120 crimes ↓ 15.5%

Luckhoff

124 crimes ↑ 25.3%

Fauresmith

148 crimes ↑ 5.7%
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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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