Lejweleputswa Crime Insights
What the data reveals for 21 precincts in Lejweleputswa
District Overview
The big picture for Lejweleputswa
Lejweleputswa has 21 police precincts reporting a combined 5,915 crimes in Apr–Jun 2026. Of these, 8 precincts are improving, 9 are worsening, and 3 are stable.
5.9k
Total crimes
8
Improving
9
Worsening
3
Stable
District total change
+2.7%
vs Apr–Jun 2025
Province total change
+5.9%
Free State, vs Apr–Jun 2025
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. 21 precincts in Lejweleputswa.
Top Improvers & Worseners
Which precincts in Lejweleputswa are moving the most?
Of 21 precincts, 8 saw crime decrease and 9 saw crime increase vs Apr–Jun 2025. Here are the most significant movers.
Ranked among precincts with at least 50 crimes a year earlier, leaving out stations next to one that opened in the last two years (their change may be a boundary change).
Five-year trajectories
| Precinct | Change since 2018/19 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Welkom | -28.2% | improved |
| Virginia | -23.8% | improved |
| Brandfort | -9.8% | improved |
| Wesselsbron | -8.6% | improved |
| Boshof | -5.6% | improved |
| Dealesville | -4.5% | improved |
| Odendaalsrus | -1.9% | stable |
| Meloding | +3.1% | worsened |
| Thabong | +3.2% | worsened |
| Theunissen | +3.5% | worsened |
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics. Change: Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. Five-year change compares 2018/19 with the latest complete year; stations that opened since, or lost area when a neighbouring station opened, show none.
Precinct Rankings
All 21 precincts ranked by total crime
From the quietest to the busiest — every precinct in Lejweleputswa ranked by total reported crime for the latest period.
| # | Precinct | Total | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Verkeerdevlei | 33 | 33 → 33 |
| 2 | Dealesville | 57 | → 1.7% |
| 3 | Boshof | 105 | ↑ 54.4% |
| 4 | Hertzogville | 108 | ↓ 20.6% |
| 5 | Ventersburg | 121 | ↑ 9% |
| 6 | Brandfort | 138 | ↓ 11% |
| 7 | Winburg | 139 | ↑ 52.7% |
| 8 | Allanridge | 164 | ↑ 37.8% |
| 9 | Hoopstad | 204 | ↓ 4.7% |
| 10 | Sunrise View | 232 | 0 → 232 |
| 11 | Wesselsbron | 241 | → 1.7% |
| 12 | Virginia | 246 | ↓ 8.6% |
| 13 | Bultfontein | 247 | ↑ 30.7% |
| 14 | Bronville | 256 | ↓ 5.2% |
| 15 | Meloding | 259 | ↑ 8.8% |
| 16 | Hennenman | 329 | ↑ 6.8% |
| 17 | Theunissen | 351 | ↑ 41.5% |
| 18 | Bothaville | 428 | ↓ 8.5% |
| 19 | Odendaalsrus | 678 | ↑ 11.3% |
| 20 | Thabong | 701 | ↓ 29.7% |
| 21 | Welkom | 878 | ↓ 6.6% |
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. Ranked by total reported crimes.
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Data Sources & Methodology
- Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, publicly available at saps.gov.za
- Analysis covers 21 precincts in Lejweleputswa, Free State
- Change compares Apr–Jun 2026 with Apr–Jun 2025
- SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Under-reporting varies by area and crime type. How much crime goes unreported? →
- This analysis 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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