Petrusburg 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
Moderate
in Free State · Low nationally
Reported crimes
524
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↑ 4.2%
more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 55%
above 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Serious assault dropped significantly (-18) while Residential burglary increased (+22).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 96 |
| Residential burglary | 78 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 71 |
| Common assault | 60 |
| Business burglary | 39 |
| Drug-related crime | 31 |
| Stock-theft | 26 |
| Malicious damage | 23 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 96 | 114 | -18 |
| Residential burglary | 78 | 56 | +22 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 71 | 65 | +6 |
| Common assault | 60 | 70 | -10 |
| Business burglary | 39 | 29 | +10 |
| Drug-related crime | 31 | 35 | -4 |
| Stock-theft | 26 | 9 | +17 |
| Malicious damage | 23 | 20 | +3 |
| Commercial crime | 19 | 25 | -6 |
| Rape | 15 | 14 | +1 |
| Theft from vehicle | 13 | 14 | -1 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 12 | 11 | +1 |
| Common robbery | 11 | 6 | +5 |
| Aggravated robbery | 6 | 3 | +3 |
| Culpable homicide | 4 | 8 | -4 |
| Arson | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Attempted murder | 3 | 2 | +1 |
| Crimen injuria | 3 | 11 | -8 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Murder | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Vehicle theft | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 1 | -1 |
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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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