Heilbron Crime Statistics

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

F20/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

908

-3.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

4,987

per 100k

Safety Score

20/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

24,282

Crime Breakdown — Heilbron (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	183	20.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	164	18.1%
Common assault	contact	139	15.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	136	15.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	83	9.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	68	7.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	61	6.7%
Stock Theft	property	60	6.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	47	5.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	45	5.0%
Rape	contact	43	4.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	40	4.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	28	3.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	23	2.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	12	1.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	11	1.2%
Attempted murder	contact	9	1.0%
Common robbery	contact	9	1.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	9	1.0%
Murder	contact	8	0.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	7	0.8%
Kidnapping	contact	5	0.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	5	0.6%
Carjacking	contact	4	0.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	4	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Heilbron Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Heilbron Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Heilbron Safe?

No, Heilbron has high crime levels.

Heilbron scores 20/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Heilbron is 4,987 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Heilbron, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+63%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-3.2%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

20% of all crime

Rank in Fezile Dabi (Sasolburg)

17/21

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Heilbron

In 2025, Heilbron recorded 908 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Heilbron is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 183 reported cases (20.2% of all crime in Heilbron), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 164 cases (18.1%) and Common assault at 139 cases (15.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Heilbron has decreased by 3.2%, a positive sign for the Heilbron community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Heilbron?

The most reported crimes in Heilbron are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (183 cases), Burglary at residential premises (164 cases), Common assault (139 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Heilbron has a crime rate of 4,987 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Fezile Dabi (Sasolburg), Heuningspruit is safer with a rate of 152 per 100k.

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Heuningspruit	24,282	28	152	A (97)
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Edenville	24,282	132	725	A (80)
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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)