Zastron Crime Statistics

Zastron, Xhariep, Free State — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F6/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

475

-5.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

9,118

per 100k

Safety Score

6/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

6,942

Crime Breakdown — Zastron (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	112	23.6%
Common assault	contact	91	19.2%
Stock Theft	property	73	15.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	67	14.1%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	60	12.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	39	8.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	36	7.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	20	4.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	16	3.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	16	3.4%
Rape	contact	16	3.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	13	2.7%
Shoplifting	other-serious	12	2.5%
Common robbery	contact	8	1.7%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	8	1.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	8	1.7%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	7	1.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	7	1.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	5	1.1%
Murder	contact	4	0.8%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.6%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.6%
Attempted murder	contact	3	0.6%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	0.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.2%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.2%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Zastron Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Zastron Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Zastron Safe?

No, Zastron has high crime levels.

Zastron scores 6/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Zastron is 9,118 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Zastron, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+197%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-5.6%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

24% of all crime

Rank in Xhariep

19/19

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Zastron

In 2025, Zastron recorded 475 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Zastron is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 112 reported cases (23.6% of all crime in Zastron), followed by Common assault at 91 cases (19.2%) and Stock Theft at 73 cases (15.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Zastron has decreased by 5.6%, a positive sign for the Zastron community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Zastron?

The most reported crimes in Zastron are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (112 cases), Common assault (91 cases), Stock Theft (73 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Zastron compare to other areas in Xhariep?

Zastron has a crime rate of 9,118 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Xhariep, Wanda is safer with a rate of 101 per 100k.

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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)