Smithfield Crime Statistics

Smithfield, Xhariep, Free State — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F25/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

210

+7.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

4,033

per 100k

Safety Score

25/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

6,942

Crime Breakdown — Smithfield (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	57	27.1%
Stock Theft	property	45	21.4%
Common assault	contact	40	19.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	24	11.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	16	7.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	15	7.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	13	6.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	11	5.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	11	5.2%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	8	3.8%
Sexual Assault	contact	7	3.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	2.4%
Rape	contact	5	2.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	5	2.4%
Attempted murder	contact	3	1.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	3	1.4%
Abduction	contact	1	0.5%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.5%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	0.5%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.5%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	1	0.5%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	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%

Smithfield Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Smithfield Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Smithfield Safe?

No, Smithfield has high crime levels.

Smithfield scores 25/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Smithfield is 4,033 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Smithfield, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+31%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+7.7%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

27% of all crime

Rank in Xhariep

15/19

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Smithfield

In 2025, Smithfield recorded 210 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Smithfield is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 57 reported cases (27.1% of all crime in Smithfield), followed by Stock Theft at 45 cases (21.4%) and Common assault at 40 cases (19.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Smithfield has increased by 7.7%, indicating a worsening trend for the Smithfield area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Smithfield?

The most reported crimes in Smithfield are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (57 cases), Stock Theft (45 cases), Common assault (40 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Smithfield compare to other areas in Xhariep?

Smithfield has a crime rate of 4,033 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Xhariep, Wanda is safer with a rate of 101 per 100k.

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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)