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Dithlake Crime Statistics

3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Dithlake falls within the Koffiefontein police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Koffiefontein.
Dithlake is a suburb in Xhariep, Free State. Crime in the Koffiefontein precinct area (covering Dithlake) remained stable vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 213 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 30.2% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (43 cases). Serious assault saw the biggest decrease (-12). 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

213

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

→ 1.4%

no change vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 30.2%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Koffiefontein precinct area (covering Dithlake) has been relatively stable vs Apr–Dec 2024 (within ±2%).
Total crime: 35% below provincial median
Contact crime: 42% below provincial median
Property crime: 2% above 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

↓ 60% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

79

↓ 23.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

82

↑ 30.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

52

↑ 4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Koffiefontein precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault
43
Residential burglary
43
Stock-theft
27
Malicious damage
21
Common assault
17
Drug-related crime
13
Business burglary
8
Rape
7
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Other suburbs served by Koffiefontein police station

2 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Dithlake.

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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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