Vierfontein Crime Statistics

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

B72/100

Safe

Total Crimes

187

-28.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,025

per 100k

Safety Score

72/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

24,282

Crime Breakdown — Vierfontein (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	109	58.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	25	13.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	16	8.6%
Common assault	contact	15	8.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	11	5.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	11	5.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	9	4.8%
Stock Theft	property	9	4.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	8	4.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	8	4.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	5	2.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	5	2.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	4	2.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	4	2.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	1.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	1.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.5%
Rape	contact	1	0.5%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.5%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	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 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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Vierfontein Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Vierfontein Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Vierfontein Safe?

Yes, Vierfontein is relatively safe.

Vierfontein scores 72/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,025 per 100,000 people, Vierfontein sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Vierfontein can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-67%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-28.6%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

58% of all crime

Rank in Fezile Dabi (Sasolburg)

7/21

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Vierfontein

In 2025, Vierfontein recorded 187 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Vierfontein is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 109 reported cases (58.3% of all crime in Vierfontein), followed by Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle at 25 cases (13.4%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 16 cases (8.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Vierfontein has decreased by 28.6%, a positive sign for the Vierfontein community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Vierfontein?

The most reported crimes in Vierfontein are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (109 cases), Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle (25 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (16 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Vierfontein has a crime rate of 1,025 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)
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)