Zastron 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
Reported crimes
426
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 6.4%
fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 22.7%
above 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Residential burglary dropped significantly (-21) while Common assault increased (+9).
Crime trend by year
Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 84 |
| Common assault | 68 |
| Stock-theft | 55 |
| Residential burglary | 50 |
| Malicious damage | 29 |
| Business burglary | 27 |
| Aggravated robbery | 23 |
| Crimen injuria | 12 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 84 | 79 | +5 |
| Common assault | 68 | 59 | +9 |
| Stock-theft | 55 | 58 | -3 |
| Residential burglary | 50 | 71 | -21 |
| Malicious damage | 29 | 27 | +2 |
| Business burglary | 27 | 21 | +6 |
| Aggravated robbery | 23 | 29 | -6 |
| Crimen injuria | 12 | 8 | +4 |
| Rape | 12 | 28 | -16 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 3 | +6 |
| Common robbery | 6 | 5 | +1 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 6 | 4 | +2 |
| Theft from vehicle | 6 | 2 | +4 |
| Drug-related crime | 5 | 13 | -8 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 5 | 16 | -11 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 4 | 2 | +2 |
| Murder | 3 | 7 | -4 |
| Arson | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Attempted murder | 2 | 4 | -2 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Vehicle theft | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Culpable homicide | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Kidnapping | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Public violence | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carjacking | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck hijacking | 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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