Viljoensdrif Crime Statistics

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

B79/100

Safe

Total Crimes

134

+31.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

737

per 100k

Safety Score

79/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

24,282

Crime Breakdown — Viljoensdrif (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	83	61.9%
Kidnapping	contact	15	11.2%
Carjacking	contact	11	8.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	9	6.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	9	6.7%
Common assault	contact	8	6.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	8	6.0%
Stock Theft	property	5	3.7%
Attempted murder	contact	4	3.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	3.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	4	3.0%
Rape	contact	3	2.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	2.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	3	2.2%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	1	0.7%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	1	0.7%
Murder	contact	1	0.7%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.7%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.7%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.7%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%

Viljoensdrif Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Viljoensdrif Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Viljoensdrif Safe?

Yes, Viljoensdrif is relatively safe.

Viljoensdrif scores 79/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 737 per 100,000 people, Viljoensdrif sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Viljoensdrif can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-76%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+31.4%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

62% of all crime

Rank in Fezile Dabi (Sasolburg)

4/21

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Viljoensdrif

In 2025, Viljoensdrif recorded 134 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Viljoensdrif is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 83 reported cases (61.9% of all crime in Viljoensdrif), followed by Kidnapping at 15 cases (11.2%) and Carjacking at 11 cases (8.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Viljoensdrif has increased by 31.4%, indicating a worsening trend for the Viljoensdrif area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Viljoensdrif?

The most reported crimes in Viljoensdrif are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (83 cases), Kidnapping (15 cases), Carjacking (11 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Viljoensdrif has a crime rate of 737 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Fezile Dabi (Sasolburg), Heuningspruit is safer with a rate of 152 per 100k.

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Koppies	24,282	383	2,104	C (50)