Jacobsdal Precinct
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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
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Crime volume
Low
in Free State
Reported crimes
257
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↑ 16.8%
more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 33.2%
above 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Drug-related crime dropped significantly (-6) while All theft not mentioned elsewhere increased (+10).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Residential burglary | 41 |
| Common assault | 38 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 35 |
| Serious assault | 31 |
| Business burglary | 21 |
| Commercial crime | 13 |
| Malicious damage | 12 |
| Drug-related crime | 9 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential burglary | 41 | 34 | +7 |
| Common assault | 38 | 29 | +9 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 35 | 25 | +10 |
| Serious assault | 31 | 28 | +3 |
| Business burglary | 21 | 12 | +9 |
| Commercial crime | 13 | 18 | -5 |
| Malicious damage | 12 | 9 | +3 |
| Drug-related crime | 9 | 15 | -6 |
| Theft from vehicle | 9 | 8 | +1 |
| Stock-theft | 8 | 6 | +2 |
| Culpable homicide | 7 | 3 | +4 |
| Rape | 6 | 8 | -2 |
| Crimen injuria | 5 | 2 | +3 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 3 | 1 | +2 |
| Murder | 3 | 5 | -2 |
| Aggravated robbery | 3 | 0 | +3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 6 | -3 |
| Attempted murder | 2 | 4 | -2 |
| Common robbery | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle theft | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Kidnapping | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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