Soutpan Crime Statistics

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

A90/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

-23.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

339

per 100k

Safety Score

90/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

38,640

Crime Breakdown — Soutpan (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	37	37.8%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	23	23.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	15	15.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	13	13.3%
Stock Theft	property	9	9.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	7	7.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	5	5.1%
Rape	contact	5	5.1%
Attempted murder	contact	4	4.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	4	4.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	3.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	3	3.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	3.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	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%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	0	0.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Soutpan Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Soutpan Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Soutpan Safe?

Yes, Soutpan is relatively safe.

Soutpan scores 90/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 339 per 100,000 people, Soutpan sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Soutpan can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-89%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-23.4%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Common assault

38% of all crime

Rank in Bloemfontein (Mangaung)

3/21

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Soutpan

In 2025, Soutpan recorded 98 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Soutpan is Common assault with 37 reported cases (37.8% of all crime in Soutpan), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 23 cases (23.5%) and Burglary at residential premises at 15 cases (15.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Soutpan has decreased by 23.4%, a positive sign for the Soutpan community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Soutpan?

The most reported crimes in Soutpan are Common assault (37 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (23 cases), Burglary at residential premises (15 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Soutpan has a crime rate of 339 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)
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)
Bayswater	38,640	581	2,006	C (52)