Vredefort Crime Statistics

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

C56/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

316

-8.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,734

per 100k

Safety Score

56/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

24,282

Crime Breakdown — Vredefort (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	85	26.9%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	61	19.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	56	17.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	48	15.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	41	13.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	20	6.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	20	6.3%
Rape	contact	16	5.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	13	4.1%
Attempted murder	contact	12	3.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	12	3.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	8	2.5%
Stock Theft	property	7	2.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	1.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	4	1.3%
Murder	contact	3	0.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	3	0.9%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.3%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	1	0.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.3%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	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%

Vredefort Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Vredefort Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Vredefort Safe?

Vredefort has moderate safety levels.

Vredefort scores 56/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Vredefort is 1,734 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Vredefort, especially at night.

vs National Average

-43%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-8.1%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Common assault

27% of all crime

Rank in Fezile Dabi (Sasolburg)

10/21

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Vredefort

In 2025, Vredefort recorded 316 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Vredefort is Common assault with 85 reported cases (26.9% of all crime in Vredefort), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 61 cases (19.3%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 56 cases (17.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Vredefort has decreased by 8.1%, a positive sign for the Vredefort community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Vredefort?

The most reported crimes in Vredefort are Common assault (85 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (61 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (56 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

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