Jacobsdal Crime Statistics

Jacobsdal, Xhariep, Free State — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F27/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

200

+14.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,846

per 100k

Safety Score

27/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

6,942

Crime Breakdown — Jacobsdal (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Burglary at residential premises	property	43	21.5%
Common assault	contact	39	19.5%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	31	15.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	28	14.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	20	10.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	16	8.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	12	6.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	12	6.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	11	5.5%
Stock Theft	property	11	5.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	9	4.5%
Rape	contact	7	3.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	5	2.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	4	2.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	4	2.0%
Common robbery	contact	3	1.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	3	1.5%
Murder	contact	3	1.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	1.5%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.5%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.5%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.5%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	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%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	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 offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Jacobsdal Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Jacobsdal Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Jacobsdal Safe?

No, Jacobsdal has high crime levels.

Jacobsdal scores 27/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Jacobsdal is 3,846 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Jacobsdal, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+25%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+14.3%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Burglary at residential premises

22% of all crime

Rank in Xhariep

14/19

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Jacobsdal

In 2025, Jacobsdal recorded 200 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Jacobsdal is Burglary at residential premises with 43 reported cases (21.5% of all crime in Jacobsdal), followed by Common assault at 39 cases (19.5%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 31 cases (15.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Jacobsdal has increased by 14.3%, indicating a worsening trend for the Jacobsdal area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Jacobsdal?

The most reported crimes in Jacobsdal are Burglary at residential premises (43 cases), Common assault (39 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (31 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Jacobsdal compare to other areas in Xhariep?

Jacobsdal has a crime rate of 3,846 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Xhariep, Wanda is safer with a rate of 101 per 100k.

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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)