Trompsburg Crime Statistics

Trompsburg, Xhariep, Free State — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F23/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

228

-9.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

4,379

per 100k

Safety Score

23/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

6,942

Crime Breakdown — Trompsburg (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	52	22.8%
Common assault	contact	48	21.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	44	19.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	43	18.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	20	8.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	16	7.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	15	6.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	12	5.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	11	4.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	11	4.8%
Stock Theft	property	9	3.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	7	3.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	1.3%
Rape	contact	3	1.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	1.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	3	1.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.4%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.4%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.4%
Murder	contact	1	0.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	1	0.4%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	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%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	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 offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Trompsburg Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Trompsburg Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Trompsburg Safe?

No, Trompsburg has high crime levels.

Trompsburg scores 23/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Trompsburg is 4,379 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Trompsburg, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+43%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-9.9%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

23% of all crime

Rank in Xhariep

16/19

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Trompsburg

In 2025, Trompsburg recorded 228 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Trompsburg is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 52 reported cases (22.8% of all crime in Trompsburg), followed by Common assault at 48 cases (21.1%) and Burglary at residential premises at 44 cases (19.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Trompsburg has decreased by 9.9%, a positive sign for the Trompsburg community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Trompsburg?

The most reported crimes in Trompsburg are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (52 cases), Common assault (48 cases), Burglary at residential premises (44 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Trompsburg compare to other areas in Xhariep?

Trompsburg has a crime rate of 4,379 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)