Rape in Lejweleputswa
SAPS recorded 156 rape cases across 20 Lejweleputswa precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, up 7.6% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 26% of the Free State's 592 total.
Latest quarter (Apr–Jun 2026): 156 rape cases, up 7.6% vs Apr–Jun 2025.
Ranked by precinct below.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Is rape rising or falling in Lejweleputswa?
Dashed: Apr–Jun 2026 only (1 of 4 quarters published) — a partial year, not comparable with the full years before it.
Which Lejweleputswa precincts report the most rape?
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: green = improved, red = worsened, grey = within ±2%. Top 15 of 20 precincts shown; full list in the table below. Sorted by Apr–Jun 2026 count.
All Lejweleputswa precincts
| Precinct | Apr–Jun 2026 | vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Welkom | 17 | +13.3% |
| Bothaville | 15 | -28.6% |
| Odendaalsrus | 15 | +7.1% |
| Thabong | 14 | -46.2% |
| Bronville | 13 | +18.2% |
| Bultfontein | 12 | +140% |
| Hennenman | 10 | +150% |
| Theunissen | 10 | +66.7% |
| Winburg | 7 | +600% |
| Sunrise View | 6 | 0% |
| Ventersburg | 6 | +100% |
| Dealesville | 5 | +150% |
| Meloding | 5 | -28.6% |
| Wesselsbron | 5 | -44.4% |
| Boshof | 4 | +100% |
| Hertzogville | 4 | -42.9% |
| Hoopstad | 3 | -40% |
| Brandfort | 2 | 0% |
| Virginia | 2 | -33.3% |
| Allanridge | 1 | -50% |