Gariepdam Crime Statistics

Gariepdam, Xhariep, Free State — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A85/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

+12% vs 2024

Crime Rate

533

per 100k

Safety Score

85/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

6,942

Crime Breakdown — Gariepdam (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	8	28.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	7	25.0%
Common assault	contact	5	17.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	4	14.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	10.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	3	10.7%
Rape	contact	3	10.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	1	3.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	1	3.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	1	3.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	1	3.6%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	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%
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%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	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%

Gariepdam Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Gariepdam Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Gariepdam Safe?

Yes, Gariepdam is relatively safe.

Gariepdam scores 85/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 533 per 100,000 people, Gariepdam sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Gariepdam can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-83%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+12%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

29% of all crime

Rank in Xhariep

4/19

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Gariepdam

In 2025, Gariepdam recorded 28 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Gariepdam is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 8 reported cases (28.6% of all crime in Gariepdam), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 7 cases (25.0%) and Common assault at 5 cases (17.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Gariepdam has increased by 12%, indicating a worsening trend for the Gariepdam area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Gariepdam?

The most reported crimes in Gariepdam are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (8 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (7 cases), Common assault (5 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Gariepdam compare to other areas in Xhariep?

Gariepdam has a crime rate of 533 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Xhariep, Wanda is safer with a rate of 101 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Xhariep

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Wanda	6,942	5	101	A (99)
Goedemoed	6,942	11	216	A (95)
Steunmekaar	6,942	11	216	A (95)
Springfontein	6,942	87	1,671	C (58)
Luckhoff	6,942	91	1,743	C (56)
Fauresmith	6,942	106	2,031	C (51)
Philippolis	6,942	162	3,111	D (35)
Jagersfontein	6,942	167	3,212	F (34)
Rouxville	6,942	182	3,500	F (31)
Reddersburg	6,942	184	3,529	F (31)