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Petrusburg Precinct

Xhariep|2 suburbs
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Petrusburg remained stable vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 311 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 34.6% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (65 cases). Residential burglary saw the biggest increase (+21). 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

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All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.

Crime volume

Moderate

in Free State · Low nationally

Reported crimes

311

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

→ 2%

no change vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 34.6%

above 2018-2019

Crime in Petrusburg has been relatively stable vs Apr–Dec 2024 (within ±2%).

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Petrusburg precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault
65
Residential burglary
57
Common assault
46
Business burglary
26
Drug-related crime
19
Stock-theft
19
Malicious damage
17
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
11
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Serious assault6581-16
Residential burglary5736+21
Common assault4654-8
Business burglary2625+1
Drug-related crime1927-8
Stock-theft197+12
Malicious damage1715+2
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs1110+1
Rape1110+1
Common robbery105+5
Theft from vehicle109+1
Crimen injuria35-2
Culpable homicide36-3
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition32+1
Attempted murder21+1
Attempted sexual offences21+1
Murder21+1
Aggravated robbery23-1
Arson12-1
Robbery at non-residential premises10+1
Vehicle theft110
Abduction000
Bank robbery000
Carjacking000
Contact sexual offences000
Kidnapping000
Neglect and ill-treatment of children000
Public violence000
Robbery at residential premises02-2
Robbery of cash in transit000
Sexual assault01-1
Shoplifting01-1
Truck hijacking000
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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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