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
642
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↓ 3.9%
fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 21.1%
above 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Residential burglary dropped significantly (-46) while Common assault increased (+16).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 113 |
| Common assault | 90 |
| Stock-theft | 79 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 68 |
| Residential burglary | 63 |
| Malicious damage | 38 |
| Business burglary | 31 |
| Aggravated robbery | 25 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 113 | 98 | +15 |
| Common assault | 90 | 74 | +16 |
| Stock-theft | 79 | 73 | +6 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 68 | 81 | -13 |
| Residential burglary | 63 | 109 | -46 |
| Malicious damage | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| Business burglary | 31 | 33 | -2 |
| Aggravated robbery | 25 | 33 | -8 |
| Commercial crime | 24 | 15 | +9 |
| Rape | 17 | 30 | -13 |
| Crimen injuria | 16 | 11 | +5 |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 4 | +10 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 12 | 13 | -1 |
| Common robbery | 8 | 12 | -4 |
| Theft from vehicle | 7 | 2 | +5 |
| Attempted murder | 6 | 4 | +2 |
| Drug-related crime | 5 | 15 | -10 |
| Arson | 4 | 2 | +2 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 4 | 2 | +2 |
| Culpable homicide | 3 | 0 | +3 |
| Murder | 3 | 7 | -4 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Kidnapping | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle theft | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Contact sexual offences | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Public violence | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| 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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