Maokeng Crime Statistics

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

F5/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,759

-0.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

9,657

per 100k

Safety Score

5/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

24,282

Crime Breakdown — Maokeng (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	513	29.2%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	276	15.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	267	15.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	223	12.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	201	11.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	157	8.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	117	6.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	80	4.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	77	4.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	77	4.4%
Common robbery	contact	72	4.1%
Rape	contact	49	2.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	44	2.5%
Attempted murder	contact	40	2.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	29	1.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	21	1.2%
Kidnapping	contact	21	1.2%
Murder	contact	12	0.7%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	9	0.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	9	0.5%
Arson	contact-related	8	0.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	8	0.5%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	7	0.4%
Stock Theft	property	5	0.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	0.2%
Public violence	contact-related	4	0.2%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	0.2%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	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%

Maokeng Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Maokeng Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Maokeng Safe?

No, Maokeng has high crime levels.

Maokeng scores 5/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Maokeng is 9,657 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Maokeng, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+215%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-0.3%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Common assault

29% of all crime

Rank in Fezile Dabi (Sasolburg)

20/21

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Maokeng

In 2025, Maokeng recorded 1,759 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Maokeng is Common assault with 513 reported cases (29.2% of all crime in Maokeng), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 276 cases (15.7%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 267 cases (15.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Maokeng has decreased by 0.3%, a positive sign for the Maokeng community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Maokeng?

The most reported crimes in Maokeng are Common assault (513 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (276 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (267 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Maokeng has a crime rate of 9,657 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)