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Tikwana Crime Statistics

Hoopstad Precinct |Lejweleputswa
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Tikwana falls within the Hoopstad police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Hoopstad.
Tikwana is a suburb in Lejweleputswa, Free State. Crime in the Hoopstad precinct area (covering Tikwana) decreased 13.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 901 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 32.1% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (168 cases). Common assault saw the biggest decrease (-64). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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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

901

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 13.4%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 32.1%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Hoopstad precinct area (covering Tikwana) decreased 13.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 72% above provincial median
Contact crime: 128% above provincial median
Property crime: 14% below provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

3

↓ 57.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

429

↓ 16.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

92

↓ 30.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

380

↓ 4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Hoopstad precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault		168
Serious assault		154
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		104
Crimen injuria		85
Malicious damage		57
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action		56
Residential burglary		50
Attempted murder		40
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Other precincts in Lejweleputswa

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Verkeerdevlei

151 crimes ↑ 17.1%

Sunrise View

157 crimes → 0%

Dealesville

299 crimes ↑ 3.1%

Boshof

321 crimes → 1.5%

Winburg

461 crimes ↑ 5.7%

Ventersburg

506 crimes ↓ 18%
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Other suburbs served by Hoopstad police station

2 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Tikwana.

Hoopstad
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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
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