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Roleleathunya Crime Statistics

Rouxville Precinct |Xhariep
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Roleleathunya falls within the Rouxville police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Rouxville.
Roleleathunya is a suburb in Xhariep, Free State. Crime in the Rouxville precinct area (covering Roleleathunya) increased 79.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 163 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 48.9% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Residential burglary (31 cases). Residential burglary saw the biggest increase (+24). 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

163

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 79.3%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 48.9%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Rouxville precinct area (covering Roleleathunya) increased 79.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024, but total crime remains low (163 reported crimes). Large percentage swings are common in areas with low crime counts.
Total crime: 50% below provincial median
Contact crime: 58% below provincial median
Property crime: 17% below 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

0

↓ 100% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

58

↑ 65.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

67

↑ 148.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

38

↑ 31% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Rouxville precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Residential burglary		31
Serious assault		24
Common assault		21
Stock-theft		19
Business burglary		12
Malicious damage		10
Rape		9
Drug-related crime		8
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Other precincts in Xhariep

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Wanda

3 crimes ↓ 20%

Goedemoed

8 crimes ↓ 64.5%

Steunmekaar

10 crimes ↑ 62.5%

Gariepdam

20 crimes ↑ 42.1%

Springfontein

70 crimes ↓ 21.8%

Luckhoff

81 crimes ↑ 28.6%
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Other suburbs served by Rouxville 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 Roleleathunya.

Rouxville
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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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