Deneysville Crime Statistics

Deneysville, Fezile Dabi (Sasolburg), Free State — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F25/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

738

+3.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

4,052

per 100k

Safety Score

25/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

24,282

Crime Breakdown — Deneysville (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	183	24.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	165	22.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	139	18.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	121	16.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	53	7.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	47	6.4%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	43	5.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	25	3.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	23	3.1%
Attempted murder	contact	20	2.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	19	2.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	16	2.2%
Stock Theft	property	16	2.2%
Common robbery	contact	15	2.0%
Rape	contact	15	2.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	13	1.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	12	1.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	11	1.5%
Murder	contact	9	1.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	9	1.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	8	1.1%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	7	0.9%
Kidnapping	contact	5	0.7%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	5	0.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	0.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	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%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Deneysville Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Deneysville Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Deneysville Safe?

No, Deneysville has high crime levels.

Deneysville scores 25/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Deneysville is 4,052 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Deneysville, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+32%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+3.2%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Common assault

25% of all crime

Rank in Fezile Dabi (Sasolburg)

13/21

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Deneysville

In 2025, Deneysville recorded 738 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Deneysville is Common assault with 183 reported cases (24.8% of all crime in Deneysville), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 165 cases (22.4%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 139 cases (18.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Deneysville has increased by 3.2%, indicating a worsening trend for the Deneysville area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Deneysville?

The most reported crimes in Deneysville are Common assault (183 cases), Burglary at residential premises (165 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (139 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Deneysville compare to other areas in Fezile Dabi (Sasolburg)?

Deneysville has a crime rate of 4,052 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Fezile Dabi (Sasolburg), Heuningspruit is safer with a rate of 152 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Fezile Dabi (Sasolburg)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Heuningspruit	24,282	28	152	A (97)
Cornelia	24,282	85	465	A (86)
Edenville	24,282	132	725	A (80)
Viljoensdrif	24,282	134	737	B (79)
Oranjeville	24,282	177	972	B (73)
Steynsrus	24,282	179	984	B (73)
Vierfontein	24,282	187	1,025	B (72)
Tweeling	24,282	200	1,100	B (70)
Villiers	24,282	314	1,726	C (57)
Vredefort	24,282	316	1,734	C (56)