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Zastron Crime Statistics

Zastron Precinct |Xhariep
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Zastron falls within the Zastron police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Matlakeng.
Zastron is a suburb in Xhariep, Free State. Crime in the Zastron precinct area (covering Zastron) decreased 3.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 642 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 21.1% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (113 cases). Residential burglary saw the biggest decrease (-46). 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

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 its pre-COVID level

↑ 21.1%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Zastron precinct area (covering Zastron) dropped 3.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
Total crime: 23% above provincial median
Contact crime: 40% above provincial median
Property crime: 70% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

3

↓ 57.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

263

↑ 1.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

182

↓ 16.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

197

↑ 3.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Zastron precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported 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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Other precincts in Xhariep

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Wanda

7 crimes ↑ 16.7%

Steunmekaar

13 crimes ↑ 62.5%

Goedemoed

16 crimes ↓ 52.9%

Gariepdam

35 crimes ↑ 2.9%

Springfontein

120 crimes ↓ 15.5%

Luckhoff

124 crimes ↑ 25.3%
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Other suburbs served by Zastron 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 Zastron.

Matlakeng
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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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