Sasolburg Crime Statistics

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

F11/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,373

-17.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

7,541

per 100k

Safety Score

11/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

24,282

Crime Breakdown — Sasolburg (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	401	29.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	237	17.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	195	14.2%
Common assault	contact	123	9.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	95	6.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	91	6.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	77	5.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	75	5.5%
Shoplifting	other-serious	69	5.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	67	4.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	59	4.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	56	4.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	55	4.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	39	2.8%
Rape	contact	36	2.6%
Common robbery	contact	28	2.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	20	1.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	16	1.2%
Kidnapping	contact	16	1.2%
Attempted murder	contact	13	0.9%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	13	0.9%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	13	0.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	13	0.9%
Carjacking	contact	7	0.5%
Murder	contact	5	0.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	0.4%
Truck hijacking	contact	4	0.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%

Sasolburg Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Sasolburg Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Sasolburg Safe?

No, Sasolburg has high crime levels.

Sasolburg scores 11/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Sasolburg is 7,541 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Sasolburg, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+146%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-17.6%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

29% of all crime

Rank in Fezile Dabi (Sasolburg)

18/21

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Sasolburg

In 2025, Sasolburg recorded 1,373 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Sasolburg is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 401 reported cases (29.2% of all crime in Sasolburg), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 237 cases (17.3%) and Commercial Crime at 195 cases (14.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Sasolburg has decreased by 17.6%, a positive sign for the Sasolburg community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Sasolburg?

The most reported crimes in Sasolburg are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (401 cases), Burglary at residential premises (237 cases), Commercial Crime (195 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Sasolburg has a crime rate of 7,541 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)