# Crime rise pushes pensioners out of farming town

https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/pensioners-leave-farming-town-as-their-community-comes-under-attack/

Crime in Viljoenskroon rose 22.8% in Q1 2026. Elderly residents are selling properties amid rising violence. Residential burglaries increased since 2024, though they declined slightly in Q1 2026.

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Created: 2026-10-25T07:50:27.419138+00:00

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