Philippolis 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 · Very Low nationally
Reported crimes
210
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↓ 11.4%
fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 72.1%
above 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Business burglary dropped significantly (-11) while Residential burglary increased (+6).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Common assault | 40 |
| Serious assault | 35 |
| Residential burglary | 34 |
| Business burglary | 23 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 20 |
| Crimen injuria | 15 |
| Stock-theft | 13 |
| Malicious damage | 9 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common assault | 40 | 37 | +3 |
| Serious assault | 35 | 34 | +1 |
| Residential burglary | 34 | 28 | +6 |
| Business burglary | 23 | 34 | -11 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 20 | 30 | -10 |
| Crimen injuria | 15 | 11 | +4 |
| Stock-theft | 13 | 10 | +3 |
| Malicious damage | 9 | 16 | -7 |
| Drug-related crime | 4 | 0 | +4 |
| Arson | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Attempted murder | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Common robbery | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Commercial crime | 1 | 12 | -11 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 1 | 8 | -7 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Rape | 1 | 5 | -4 |
| Aggravated robbery | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Vehicle theft | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Theft from vehicle | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Culpable homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder | 0 | 3 | -3 |
| 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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