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Viljoenskroon Crime Statistics

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

F23/100
Very High Risk
Total Crimes
793
-0.9% vs 2024
Crime Rate
4,353
per 100k
Safety Score
23/100
Grade FVery High Risk
Population
24,282

Crime Breakdown — Viljoenskroon (2025)

Crime CategoryGroupCases% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harmcontact21326.9%
Common assaultcontact18122.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhereother-serious10413.1%
Burglary at residential premisesproperty9612.1%
Drug-Related Crimedetected8310.5%
Malicious damage to propertycontact-related556.9%
Commercial Crimeother-serious516.4%
Crimen Injuriacontact-related516.4%
Rapecontact435.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugsdetected394.9%
Other aggravated robberyother-serious243.0%
Burglary at non-residential premisesproperty212.6%
Attempted murdercontact162.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicleproperty151.9%
Common robberycontact131.6%
Sexual Assaultcontact111.4%
Culpable homicideother-serious50.6%
Neglect and ill-treatment of childrencontact50.6%
Stock Theftproperty50.6%
Arsoncontact-related40.5%
Attempted Sexual Offencescontact40.5%
Murdercontact40.5%
Robbery at non-residential premisescontact40.5%
Robbery at residential premisescontact40.5%
Kidnappingcontact30.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunitiondetected10.1%
Shopliftingother-serious10.1%
Truck hijackingcontact10.1%
Abductioncontact00.0%
Bank Robberycontact00.0%
Carjackingcontact00.0%
Contact Sexual Offencescontact00.0%
Public violencecontact-related00.0%
Robbery of cash in transitcontact00.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police actiondetected00.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycleproperty00.0%

Viljoenskroon Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Viljoenskroon Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Viljoenskroon Safe?

No, Viljoenskroon has high crime levels.

Viljoenskroon scores 23/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Viljoenskroon is 4,353 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Viljoenskroon, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average
+42%
Well above average
Year-on-Year
-0.9%
Relatively stable
Top Crime
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm
27% of all crime
Rank in Fezile Dabi (Sasolburg)
16/21
Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Viljoenskroon

In 2025, Viljoenskroon recorded 793 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Viljoenskroon is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 213 reported cases (26.9% of all crime in Viljoenskroon), followed by Common assault at 181 cases (22.8%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 104 cases (13.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Viljoenskroon has decreased by 0.9%, a positive sign for the Viljoenskroon community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Viljoenskroon?

The most reported crimes in Viljoenskroon are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (213 cases), Common assault (181 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (104 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Viljoenskroon has a crime rate of 4,353 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Fezile Dabi (Sasolburg), Heuningspruit is safer with a rate of 152 per 100k.

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