Is the Sonskyn area safe to live in?

The Sonskyn SAPS precinct recorded 1,134 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026 — too new for a prior-year comparison. 14 murders were reported. It sits in the "High" crime-volume tier for Free State precincts. SafeSuburb presents SAPS figures as published — we do not rate precincts safe or unsafe. SAPS reports crime at precinct level, not per suburb, so every suburb in this precinct shares the same data.

What is the crime rate in the Sonskyn precinct?

The Sonskyn SAPS precinct reported 1,134 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Crime is too new for a prior-year comparison.

Has crime in the Sonskyn precinct increased or decreased?

Crime in the Sonskyn SAPS precinct has no prior-year SAPS data for comparison — the precinct reported 1,134 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, its first reported period.

What is the most common crime in the Sonskyn precinct?

The most frequently reported crime category in the Sonskyn SAPS precinct is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm.

What suburbs does the Sonskyn police station cover?

The Sonskyn SAPS precinct covers: Sonskyn. All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level, not per suburb.

Sonskyn Crime Statistics

Mangaung|1 suburb|Part of Bloemfontein

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error

Crime in Sonskyn has no prior-year SAPS data for comparison, with 1,134 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026. The most reported crime is Serious assault (240 cases). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

See how Sonskyn compares to other Free State precincts vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 →

About this data

These are raw crime counts from SAPS — not adjusted for population. Areas with more residents will naturally report more crimes. The most reliable indicator is the trend over time, which compares this area against its own history. Learn more

Crime volume

High

in Free State · Moderate nationally

Reported crimes

1,134

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

Prior year

—

First year of SAPS data — no prior-year comparison.

Compare with other areas →

Updated 29 May 2026 · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Sonskyn has no prior-year SAPS data to compare against, so a trend cannot be calculated yet.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Sonskyn precinct, 2025-2026
Crime category	Reported count
Serious assault	240
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	218
Common assault	169
Residential burglary	99
Malicious damage	92
Aggravated robbery	88
Rape	43
Attempted murder	31

View full crime breakdown table

Category	2025-2026
Serious assault	240
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	218
Common assault	169
Residential burglary	99
Malicious damage	92
Aggravated robbery	88
Rape	43
Attempted murder	31
Crimen injuria	20
Common robbery	19
Drug-related crime	17
Murder	14
Commercial crime	13
Theft from vehicle	13
Business burglary	12
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	9
Shoplifting	9
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	5
Sexual assault	5
Arson	4
Kidnapping	4
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	3
Attempted sexual offences	2
Culpable homicide	2
Vehicle theft	2
Stock-theft	1
Abduction	0
Contact sexual offences	0
Public violence	0
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	0

Share this page

Compare with nearby areas

Other precincts in Mangaung

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Van Stadensrus

Tierpoort

Glen

Soutpan

Wepener

Dewetsdorp

See all precincts in Mangaung →

See Sonskyn on the national crime map

View this precinct's boundary in context, with a year-by-year timeline back to 2013/14 and every other Free State precinct around it.

Open Sonskyn on the crime map →

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about crime in Sonskyn

Check another area

Data Sources & Notes

Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics
SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Crime reporting rates vary by area.
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
Full methodology →