Bloemfontein (Mangaung) Crime Statistics
Bloemfontein (Mangaung), Free State — Latest SAPS Crime Data
Total Crimes (2025)
28,027
1.7%
Crime Rate per 100k
3,454
Population
811,440
Precincts
21
Is Bloemfontein (Mangaung) Safe?
Bloemfontein (Mangaung) recorded a crime rate of 3,454 per 100,000 people in the latest SAPS data — 6.6% below the Free State provincial average of 3,697 per 100,000. Of the 21 police precincts in Bloemfontein (Mangaung), 6 are rated A or B (Safe to Very Safe), while 10 are rated D or F (High Risk). Crime increased by 1.7% compared to the previous year.
Precincts in Bloemfontein (Mangaung)
| Precinct | Population | Crimes | Rate | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Road | 38,640 | 6,662 | 22,989 | F (1) |
| Bloemspruit | 38,640 | 2,933 | 10,122 | F (4) |
| Kagisanong | 38,640 | 2,554 | 8,812 | F (7) |
| Mangaung | 38,640 | 2,439 | 8,416 | F (7) |
| Boithuso | 38,640 | 2,308 | 7,963 | F (9) |
| Botshabelo | 38,640 | 1,995 | 6,884 | F (12) |
| Kopanong | 38,640 | 1,834 | 6,328 | F (14) |
| Heidedal | 38,640 | 1,705 | 5,883 | F (16) |
| Selosesha | 38,640 | 1,404 | 4,845 | F (20) |
| Navalsig | 38,640 | 723 | 2,495 | D (44) |
Bloemfontein (Mangaung) Crime Trend (2018-2025)
Bloemfontein (Mangaung) Crime Breakdown (2025)
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