Van Stadensrus Crime Statistics

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

A97/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

-15.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

135

per 100k

Safety Score

97/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

38,640

Crime Breakdown — Van Stadensrus (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	13	33.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	7	17.9%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	5	12.8%
Common assault	contact	5	12.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	4	10.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	4	10.3%
Stock Theft	property	4	10.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	3	7.7%
Attempted murder	contact	1	2.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	1	2.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	1	2.6%
Rape	contact	1	2.6%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	1	2.6%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Van Stadensrus Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Van Stadensrus Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Van Stadensrus Safe?

Yes, Van Stadensrus is relatively safe.

Van Stadensrus scores 97/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 135 per 100,000 people, Van Stadensrus sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Van Stadensrus can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-96%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-15.2%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

33% of all crime

Rank in Bloemfontein (Mangaung)

2/21

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Van Stadensrus

In 2025, Van Stadensrus recorded 39 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Van Stadensrus is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 13 reported cases (33.3% of all crime in Van Stadensrus), followed by Culpable homicide at 7 cases (17.9%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 5 cases (12.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Van Stadensrus has decreased by 15.2%, a positive sign for the Van Stadensrus community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Van Stadensrus?

The most reported crimes in Van Stadensrus are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (13 cases), Culpable homicide (7 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (5 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Van Stadensrus has a crime rate of 135 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)
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)
Bayswater	38,640	581	2,006	C (52)