Kopanong Crime Statistics

Kopanong, Bloemfontein (Mangaung), Free State — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F14/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,834

+11.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

6,328

per 100k

Safety Score

14/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

38,640

Crime Breakdown — Kopanong (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	575	31.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	320	17.4%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	293	16.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	215	11.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	196	10.7%
Common assault	contact	193	10.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	145	7.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	121	6.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	69	3.8%
Rape	contact	51	2.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	45	2.5%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	37	2.0%
Murder	contact	32	1.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	17	0.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	17	0.9%
Common robbery	contact	15	0.8%
Sexual Assault	contact	15	0.8%
Attempted murder	contact	13	0.7%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	13	0.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	12	0.7%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	11	0.6%
Carjacking	contact	8	0.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	7	0.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	7	0.4%
Kidnapping	contact	5	0.3%
Stock Theft	property	4	0.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	4	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Kopanong Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Kopanong Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Kopanong Safe?

No, Kopanong has high crime levels.

Kopanong scores 14/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Kopanong is 6,328 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Kopanong, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+106%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+11.2%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

31% of all crime

Rank in Bloemfontein (Mangaung)

15/21

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Kopanong

In 2025, Kopanong recorded 1,834 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Kopanong is Drug-Related Crime with 575 reported cases (31.4% of all crime in Kopanong), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 320 cases (17.4%) and Sexual offences detected as a result of police action at 293 cases (16.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Kopanong has increased by 11.2%, indicating a worsening trend for the Kopanong area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Kopanong?

The most reported crimes in Kopanong are Drug-Related Crime (575 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (320 cases), Sexual offences detected as a result of police action (293 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Kopanong compare to other areas in Bloemfontein (Mangaung)?

Kopanong has a crime rate of 6,328 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Bloemfontein (Mangaung), Tierpoort is safer with a rate of 132 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Bloemfontein (Mangaung)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Tierpoort	38,640	38	132	A (97)
Van Stadensrus	38,640	39	135	A (97)
Soutpan	38,640	98	339	A (90)
Glen	38,640	108	373	A (89)
Wepener	38,640	285	983	B (73)
Dewetsdorp	38,640	338	1,167	B (69)
Batho	38,640	428	1,478	C (62)
Thaba-Nchu	38,640	452	1,561	C (60)
Sonskyn	38,640	542	1,871	C (54)
Bainsvlei	38,640	561	1,936	C (53)