Xhariep Crime Statistics

Xhariep has 19 SAPS precincts covering 29 suburbs. In Apr–Jun 2026 they recorded 986 reported crimes, including 391 contact (violent) and 247 property crimes; the largest categories were Serious assault (159), Common assault (137), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (122). 6 precincts reported fewer crimes than in Apr–Jun 2025; 11 reported more. SAPS publishes counts per precinct, not a crime rate per resident, and larger precincts serve more residents. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

Violent crimes

391

Apr–Jun 2026

Property crimes

247

Apr–Jun 2026

Improving

precincts with fewer crimes

Worsening

precincts with more crimes

Updated 29 Aug 2026 · SAPS Q1 2026-27 release

Crime by category in Xhariep

See how each crime type ranks across Xhariep precincts.

↓ Most improved

Smithfield↓ 43%Jagersfontein↓ 26%Fauresmith↓ 25.7%

↑ Most worsened

Goedemoed↑ 100%Gariepdam↑ 75%Springfontein↑ 55%

How much crime is reported in each Xhariep precinct?

Total reported crimes (Apr–Jun 2026). Colour shows trend vs Apr–Jun 2025.

Total reported crimes by precinct in this district, Apr–Jun 2026
Precinct	Reported count	Change vs Apr–Jun 2025
Zastron	139	↑11.2%
Koffiefontein	106	↑16.5%
Petrusburg	98	↑11.4%
Rouxville	75	↑38.9%
Reddersburg	70	↑6.1%
Edenburg	68	↑38.8%
Trompsburg	68	↓5.6%
Bethulie	63	↑40%
Jacobsdal	58	↑16%
Philippolis	49	↓10.9%
Smithfield	45	↓43%
Jagersfontein	37	↓26%
Springfontein	31	↑55%
Fauresmith	26	↓25.7%
Luckhoff	26	↓10.3%
Gariepdam	14	↑75%
Goedemoed	8	↑100%
Wanda	3	→0%
Steunmekaar	2	→0%