Parys Crime Statistics

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

F29/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

671

-3.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,686

per 100k

Safety Score

29/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

24,282

Crime Breakdown — Parys (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	253	37.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	91	13.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	81	12.1%
Common assault	contact	59	8.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	52	7.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	41	6.1%
Shoplifting	other-serious	37	5.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	27	4.0%
Stock Theft	property	27	4.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	25	3.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	24	3.6%
Rape	contact	24	3.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	20	3.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	20	3.0%
Common robbery	contact	15	2.2%
Kidnapping	contact	15	2.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	13	1.9%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	11	1.6%
Attempted murder	contact	9	1.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	8	1.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	8	1.2%
Carjacking	contact	5	0.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	5	0.7%
Murder	contact	5	0.7%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	0.6%
Truck hijacking	contact	4	0.6%
Abduction	contact	3	0.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	0.4%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	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%

Parys Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Parys Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Parys Safe?

No, Parys has high crime levels.

Parys scores 29/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Parys is 3,686 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Parys, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+20%

Above average

Year-on-Year

-3.2%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

38% of all crime

Rank in Fezile Dabi (Sasolburg)

12/21

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Parys

In 2025, Parys recorded 671 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Parys is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 253 reported cases (37.7% of all crime in Parys), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 91 cases (13.6%) and Burglary at non-residential premises at 81 cases (12.1%).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Parys?

The most reported crimes in Parys are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (253 cases), Burglary at residential premises (91 cases), Burglary at non-residential premises (81 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Parys has a crime rate of 3,686 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)
Cornelia	24,282	85	465	A (86)
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)