Free State Crime Statistics
Comprehensive crime data for Free State province, South Africa
Total Crimes
108,277
All Crime Rate
3,697 / 100k
Violent Crime Rate
1,479 / 100k
Population
2,928,903
Precincts
113
Is Free State Safe?
Free State recorded an overall crime rate of 3,697 per 100,000 people in the latest SAPS data — 20.5% above the national average of 3,067 per 100,000. However, the violent crime rate in Free State is 1,479 per 100,000 — 34.1% above the national violent crime average of 1,103 per 100,000. Of the 113 police precincts in Free State, 35 are rated A or B (Safe to Very Safe), while 58 are rated D or F (High Risk). Crime decreased by 3.5% compared to the previous year.
Cities in Free State
Lejweleputswa (Welkom)
Thabo Mofutsanyana (Bethlehem)
Bloemfontein (Mangaung)
Xhariep
Fezile Dabi (Sasolburg)
Free State Crime Trend (2018-2025)
All Precincts in Free State (by Crime Rate)
| Precinct | City | Population | Crimes | Rate | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Road | Bloemfontein (Mangaung) | 38,640 | 6,662 | 22,989 | F (1) |
| Thabong | Lejweleputswa (Welkom) | 32,369 | 3,229 | 13,300 | F (2) |
| Welkom | Lejweleputswa (Welkom) | 32,369 | 3,104 | 12,787 | F (2) |
| Phuthaditjhaba | Thabo Mofutsanyana (Bethlehem) | 26,820 | 2,191 | 10,891 | F (3) |
| Zamdela | Fezile Dabi (Sasolburg) | 24,282 | 1,902 | 10,444 | F (4) |
| Bloemspruit | Bloemfontein (Mangaung) | 38,640 | 2,933 | 10,122 | F (4) |
| Harrismith | Thabo Mofutsanyana (Bethlehem) | 26,820 | 1,949 | 9,691 | F (5) |
| Maokeng | Fezile Dabi (Sasolburg) | 24,282 | 1,759 | 9,657 | F (5) |
| Kroonstad | Fezile Dabi (Sasolburg) | 24,282 | 1,666 | 9,147 | F (6) |
| Zastron | Xhariep | 6,942 | 475 | 9,118 | F (6) |
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