Edenburg Crime Statistics

Edenburg, Xhariep, Free State — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F30/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

190

-3.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,644

per 100k

Safety Score

30/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

6,942

Crime Breakdown — Edenburg (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	44	23.2%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	35	18.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	25	13.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	21	11.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	21	11.1%
Stock Theft	property	20	10.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	19	10.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	12	6.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	9	4.7%
Rape	contact	9	4.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	8	4.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	7	3.7%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	7	3.7%
Common robbery	contact	4	2.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	1.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	1.6%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.5%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.5%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.5%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.5%
Abduction	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%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	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 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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Edenburg Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Edenburg Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Edenburg Safe?

No, Edenburg has high crime levels.

Edenburg scores 30/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Edenburg is 3,644 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Edenburg, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+19%

Above average

Year-on-Year

-3.1%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Common assault

23% of all crime

Rank in Xhariep

13/19

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Edenburg

In 2025, Edenburg recorded 190 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Edenburg is Common assault with 44 reported cases (23.2% of all crime in Edenburg), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 35 cases (18.4%) and Burglary at residential premises at 25 cases (13.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Edenburg has decreased by 3.1%, a positive sign for the Edenburg community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Edenburg?

The most reported crimes in Edenburg are Common assault (44 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (35 cases), Burglary at residential premises (25 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Edenburg compare to other areas in Xhariep?

Edenburg has a crime rate of 3,644 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Xhariep, Wanda is safer with a rate of 101 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Xhariep

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Wanda	6,942	5	101	A (99)
Goedemoed	6,942	11	216	A (95)
Steunmekaar	6,942	11	216	A (95)
Gariepdam	6,942	28	533	A (85)
Springfontein	6,942	87	1,671	C (58)
Luckhoff	6,942	91	1,743	C (56)
Fauresmith	6,942	106	2,031	C (51)
Philippolis	6,942	162	3,111	D (35)
Jagersfontein	6,942	167	3,212	F (34)
Rouxville	6,942	182	3,500	F (31)