Zamdela Crime Statistics

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

F4/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,902

-11.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

10,444

per 100k

Safety Score

4/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

24,282

Crime Breakdown — Zamdela (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	433	22.8%
Common assault	contact	380	20.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	268	14.1%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	216	11.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	185	9.7%
Attempted murder	contact	163	8.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	112	5.9%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	104	5.5%
Rape	contact	99	5.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	87	4.6%
Kidnapping	contact	81	4.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	73	3.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	36	1.9%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	35	1.8%
Common robbery	contact	32	1.7%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	31	1.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	31	1.6%
Carjacking	contact	23	1.2%
Murder	contact	21	1.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	21	1.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	17	0.9%
Arson	contact-related	12	0.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	12	0.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	11	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	11	0.6%
Public violence	contact-related	9	0.5%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	8	0.4%
Stock Theft	property	8	0.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	7	0.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	4	0.2%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.2%
Abduction	contact	1	0.1%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	1	0.1%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.1%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%

Zamdela Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Zamdela Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Zamdela Safe?

No, Zamdela has high crime levels.

Zamdela scores 4/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Zamdela is 10,444 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Zamdela, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+241%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-11.3%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

23% of all crime

Rank in Fezile Dabi (Sasolburg)

21/21

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Zamdela

In 2025, Zamdela recorded 1,902 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Zamdela is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 433 reported cases (22.8% of all crime in Zamdela), followed by Common assault at 380 cases (20.0%) and Burglary at residential premises at 268 cases (14.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Zamdela has decreased by 11.3%, a positive sign for the Zamdela community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Zamdela?

The most reported crimes in Zamdela are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (433 cases), Common assault (380 cases), Burglary at residential premises (268 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Zamdela has a crime rate of 10,444 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)