Petrusburg Crime Statistics

Petrusburg, Xhariep, Free State — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F11/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

376

+2.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

7,217

per 100k

Safety Score

11/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

6,942

Crime Breakdown — Petrusburg (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	87	23.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	76	20.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	68	18.1%
Common assault	contact	61	16.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	35	9.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	25	6.6%
Stock Theft	property	25	6.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	23	6.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	20	5.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	15	4.0%
Rape	contact	15	4.0%
Common robbery	contact	13	3.5%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	13	3.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	4	1.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	1.1%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	1.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.8%
Attempted murder	contact	3	0.8%
Murder	contact	3	0.8%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	0.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.3%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Petrusburg Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Petrusburg Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Petrusburg Safe?

No, Petrusburg has high crime levels.

Petrusburg scores 11/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Petrusburg is 7,217 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Petrusburg, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+135%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+2.7%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

23% of all crime

Rank in Xhariep

18/19

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Petrusburg

In 2025, Petrusburg recorded 376 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Petrusburg is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 87 reported cases (23.1% of all crime in Petrusburg), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 76 cases (20.2%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 68 cases (18.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Petrusburg has increased by 2.7%, indicating a worsening trend for the Petrusburg area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Petrusburg?

The most reported crimes in Petrusburg are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (87 cases), Burglary at residential premises (76 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (68 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Petrusburg compare to other areas in Xhariep?

Petrusburg has a crime rate of 7,217 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)
Gariepdam	6,942	28	533	A (85)
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)