Koffiefontein Crime Statistics

Koffiefontein, Xhariep, Free State — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F20/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

252

-4.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

4,840

per 100k

Safety Score

20/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

6,942

Crime Breakdown — Koffiefontein (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	57	22.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	57	22.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	37	14.7%
Stock Theft	property	36	14.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	28	11.1%
Common assault	contact	23	9.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	17	6.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	16	6.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	11	4.4%
Rape	contact	9	3.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	8	3.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	5	2.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	5	2.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	5	2.0%
Attempted murder	contact	4	1.6%
Common robbery	contact	4	1.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	4	1.6%
Murder	contact	3	1.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	1.2%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.4%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	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%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Koffiefontein Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Koffiefontein Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Koffiefontein Safe?

No, Koffiefontein has high crime levels.

Koffiefontein scores 20/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Koffiefontein is 4,840 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Koffiefontein, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+58%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-4.9%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

23% of all crime

Rank in Xhariep

17/19

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Koffiefontein

In 2025, Koffiefontein recorded 252 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Koffiefontein is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 57 reported cases (22.6% of all crime in Koffiefontein), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 57 cases (22.6%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 37 cases (14.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Koffiefontein has decreased by 4.9%, a positive sign for the Koffiefontein community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Koffiefontein?

The most reported crimes in Koffiefontein are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (57 cases), Burglary at residential premises (57 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (37 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Koffiefontein compare to other areas in Xhariep?

Koffiefontein has a crime rate of 4,840 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)