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Verkeerdevlei Crime Statistics

Verkeerdevlei Precinct |Lejweleputswa
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Verkeerdevlei falls within the Verkeerdevlei police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics.
Verkeerdevlei is a suburb in Lejweleputswa, Free State. Crime in the Verkeerdevlei precinct area (covering Verkeerdevlei) increased 59.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 110 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 43.8% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (29 cases). Common assault saw the biggest increase (+14). 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

Low

in Free State · Very Low nationally

Reported crimes

110

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 59.8%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 43.8%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Verkeerdevlei precinct area (covering Verkeerdevlei) increased 59.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024, but total crime remains low (110 reported crimes). Large percentage swings are common in areas with low crime counts.
Total crime: 67% below provincial median
Contact crime: 55% below provincial median
Property crime: 75% below provincial median

Crime by type

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

Violent crime

61

↑ 103.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

20

↓ 25.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

29

↑ 141.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Verkeerdevlei precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault		29
Serious assault		26
Crimen injuria		10
Residential burglary		8
Malicious damage		8
Stock-theft		8
Culpable homicide		6
Common robbery		2
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Other precincts in Lejweleputswa

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Dealesville

174 crimes ↓ 10.4%

Boshof

199 crimes ↑ 3.5%

Winburg

286 crimes → 1.6%

Ventersburg

304 crimes ↓ 22.6%

Hertzogville

339 crimes ↓ 13.6%

Brandfort

355 crimes ↓ 13.5%
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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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