Cornelia Crime Statistics

Cornelia, Fezile Dabi (Sasolburg), Free State — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A86/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

-11.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

465

per 100k

Safety Score

86/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

24,282

Crime Breakdown — Cornelia (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	27	31.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	20	23.5%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	15	17.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	13	15.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	8	9.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	7	8.2%
Rape	contact	4	4.7%
Stock Theft	property	4	4.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	4	4.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	3	3.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	3	3.5%
Attempted murder	contact	1	1.2%
Common robbery	contact	1	1.2%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	1	1.2%
Kidnapping	contact	1	1.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	1.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Cornelia Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Cornelia Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Cornelia Safe?

Yes, Cornelia is relatively safe.

Cornelia scores 86/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 465 per 100,000 people, Cornelia sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Cornelia can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-85%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-11.5%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Common assault

32% of all crime

Rank in Fezile Dabi (Sasolburg)

2/21

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Cornelia

In 2025, Cornelia recorded 85 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Cornelia is Common assault with 27 reported cases (31.8% of all crime in Cornelia), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 20 cases (23.5%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 15 cases (17.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Cornelia has decreased by 11.5%, a positive sign for the Cornelia community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Cornelia?

The most reported crimes in Cornelia are Common assault (27 cases), Burglary at residential premises (20 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (15 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Cornelia compare to other areas in Fezile Dabi (Sasolburg)?

Cornelia has a crime rate of 465 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Fezile Dabi (Sasolburg), Heuningspruit is safer with a rate of 152 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Fezile Dabi (Sasolburg)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Heuningspruit	24,282	28	152	A (97)
Edenville	24,282	132	725	A (80)
Viljoensdrif	24,282	134	737	B (79)
Oranjeville	24,282	177	972	B (73)
Steynsrus	24,282	179	984	B (73)
Vierfontein	24,282	187	1,025	B (72)
Tweeling	24,282	200	1,100	B (70)
Villiers	24,282	314	1,726	C (57)
Vredefort	24,282	316	1,734	C (56)
Koppies	24,282	383	2,104	C (50)