Springfontein Crime Statistics

Springfontein, Xhariep, Free State — Latest SAPS Crime Data

C58/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

-10.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,671

per 100k

Safety Score

58/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

6,942

Crime Breakdown — Springfontein (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	20	23.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	19	21.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	17	19.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	15	17.2%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	8	9.2%
Rape	contact	7	8.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	5	5.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	5	5.7%
Stock Theft	property	5	5.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	3	3.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	3.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	3	3.4%
Arson	contact-related	1	1.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	1.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	1.1%
Murder	contact	1	1.1%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	1.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	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 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%

Springfontein Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Springfontein Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Springfontein Safe?

Springfontein has moderate safety levels.

Springfontein scores 58/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Springfontein is 1,671 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Springfontein, especially at night.

vs National Average

-46%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-10.3%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Common assault

23% of all crime

Rank in Xhariep

5/19

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Springfontein

In 2025, Springfontein recorded 87 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Springfontein is Common assault with 20 reported cases (23.0% of all crime in Springfontein), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 19 cases (21.8%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 17 cases (19.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Springfontein has decreased by 10.3%, a positive sign for the Springfontein community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Springfontein?

The most reported crimes in Springfontein are Common assault (20 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (19 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (17 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Springfontein compare to other areas in Xhariep?

Springfontein has a crime rate of 1,671 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)
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)
Reddersburg	6,942	184	3,529	F (31)