Navalsig Crime Statistics

Navalsig, Bloemfontein (Mangaung), Free State — Latest SAPS Crime Data

D44/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

723

-17.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,495

per 100k

Safety Score

44/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

38,640

Crime Breakdown — Navalsig (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	236	32.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	119	16.5%
Common assault	contact	83	11.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	75	10.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	68	9.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	63	8.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	51	7.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	32	4.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	31	4.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	31	4.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	29	4.0%
Rape	contact	29	4.0%
Stock Theft	property	25	3.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	13	1.8%
Shoplifting	other-serious	12	1.7%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	12	1.7%
Common robbery	contact	9	1.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	9	1.2%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	9	1.2%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	5	0.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	0.7%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	0.6%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.4%
Attempted murder	contact	3	0.4%
Kidnapping	contact	3	0.4%
Murder	contact	3	0.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Navalsig Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Navalsig Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Navalsig Safe?

Navalsig has moderate safety levels.

Navalsig scores 44/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Navalsig is 2,495 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Navalsig, especially at night.

vs National Average

-19%

Below average

Year-on-Year

-17.1%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

33% of all crime

Rank in Bloemfontein (Mangaung)

12/21

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Navalsig

In 2025, Navalsig recorded 723 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Navalsig is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 236 reported cases (32.6% of all crime in Navalsig), followed by Commercial Crime at 119 cases (16.5%) and Common assault at 83 cases (11.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Navalsig has decreased by 17.1%, a positive sign for the Navalsig community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Navalsig?

The most reported crimes in Navalsig are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (236 cases), Commercial Crime (119 cases), Common assault (83 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Navalsig compare to other areas in Bloemfontein (Mangaung)?

Navalsig has a crime rate of 2,495 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Bloemfontein (Mangaung), Tierpoort is safer with a rate of 132 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Bloemfontein (Mangaung)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Tierpoort	38,640	38	132	A (97)
Van Stadensrus	38,640	39	135	A (97)
Soutpan	38,640	98	339	A (90)
Glen	38,640	108	373	A (89)
Wepener	38,640	285	983	B (73)
Dewetsdorp	38,640	338	1,167	B (69)
Batho	38,640	428	1,478	C (62)
Thaba-Nchu	38,640	452	1,561	C (60)
Sonskyn	38,640	542	1,871	C (54)
Bainsvlei	38,640	561	1,936	C (53)