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 F — Very High Risk

Population

24,282

Crime Breakdown — Viljoenskroon (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	213	26.9%
Common assault	contact	181	22.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	104	13.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	96	12.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	83	10.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	55	6.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	51	6.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	51	6.4%
Rape	contact	43	5.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	39	4.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	24	3.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	21	2.6%
Attempted murder	contact	16	2.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	15	1.9%
Common robbery	contact	13	1.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	11	1.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	0.6%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	5	0.6%
Stock Theft	property	5	0.6%
Arson	contact-related	4	0.5%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.5%
Murder	contact	4	0.5%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	0.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	4	0.5%
Kidnapping	contact	3	0.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.1%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.1%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	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%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%

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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Villiers	24,282	314	1,726	C (57)
Vredefort	24,282	316	1,734	C (56)