Villiers Crime Statistics

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

C57/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

314

+5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,726

per 100k

Safety Score

57/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

24,282

Crime Breakdown — Villiers (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	57	18.2%
Common assault	contact	53	16.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	49	15.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	48	15.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	37	11.8%
Stock Theft	property	20	6.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	19	6.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	16	5.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	16	5.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	15	4.8%
Rape	contact	15	4.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	13	4.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	13	4.1%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	11	3.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	8	2.5%
Attempted murder	contact	5	1.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	5	1.6%
Kidnapping	contact	4	1.3%
Carjacking	contact	3	1.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	1.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	1.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.3%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	0.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.3%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	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 of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Villiers Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Villiers Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Villiers Safe?

Villiers has moderate safety levels.

Villiers scores 57/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Villiers is 1,726 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Villiers, especially at night.

vs National Average

-44%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+5%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

18% of all crime

Rank in Fezile Dabi (Sasolburg)

9/21

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Villiers

In 2025, Villiers recorded 314 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Villiers is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 57 reported cases (18.2% of all crime in Villiers), followed by Common assault at 53 cases (16.9%) and Burglary at residential premises at 49 cases (15.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Villiers has increased by 5%, indicating a worsening trend for the Villiers area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Villiers?

The most reported crimes in Villiers are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (57 cases), Common assault (53 cases), Burglary at residential premises (49 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Villiers has a crime rate of 1,726 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)
Vredefort	24,282	316	1,734	C (56)
Koppies	24,282	383	2,104	C (50)