Rouxville Crime Statistics

Rouxville, Xhariep, Free State — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F31/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

182

+51.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,500

per 100k

Safety Score

31/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

6,942

Crime Breakdown — Rouxville (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Burglary at residential premises	property	41	22.5%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	32	17.6%
Common assault	contact	28	15.4%
Stock Theft	property	25	13.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	23	12.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	16	8.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	13	7.1%
Rape	contact	12	6.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	11	6.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	8	4.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	2.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	4	2.2%
Common robbery	contact	4	2.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	4	2.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	4	2.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	1.6%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	1.6%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.5%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.5%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.5%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.5%
Abduction	contact	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%
Contact Sexual Offences	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%
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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Rouxville Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Rouxville Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Rouxville Safe?

No, Rouxville has high crime levels.

Rouxville scores 31/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Rouxville is 3,500 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Rouxville, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+14%

Above average

Year-on-Year

+51.7%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Burglary at residential premises

23% of all crime

Rank in Xhariep

10/19

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Rouxville

In 2025, Rouxville recorded 182 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Rouxville is Burglary at residential premises with 41 reported cases (22.5% of all crime in Rouxville), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 32 cases (17.6%) and Common assault at 28 cases (15.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Rouxville has increased by 51.7%, indicating a worsening trend for the Rouxville area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Rouxville?

The most reported crimes in Rouxville are Burglary at residential premises (41 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (32 cases), Common assault (28 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Rouxville compare to other areas in Xhariep?

Rouxville has a crime rate of 3,500 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)
Reddersburg	6,942	184	3,529	F (31)