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Wesselsbron Precinct

Lejweleputswa|2 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Wesselsbron decreased 15.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 954 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 8.6% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (170 cases). Common assault saw the biggest decrease (-58). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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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

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Crime volume

High

in Free State · Moderate nationally

Reported crimes

954

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 15.1%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 8.6%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Wesselsbron decreased 15.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Wesselsbron precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault		170
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		154
Serious assault		109
Crimen injuria		78
Residential burglary		73
Aggravated robbery		44
Attempted murder		41
Malicious damage		39
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Common assault170228-58
All theft not mentioned elsewhere154131+23
Serious assault109148-39
Crimen injuria7896-18
Residential burglary73121-48
Aggravated robbery4442+2
Attempted murder4133+8
Malicious damage3956-17
Rape3951-12
Business burglary3238-6
Commercial crime2736-9
Drug-related crime2326-3
Stock-theft2311+12
Theft from vehicle2120+1
Shoplifting165+11
Common robbery1121-10
Culpable homicide96+3
Murder95+4
Kidnapping81+7
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action825-17
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs78-1
Sexual assault75+2
Arson31+2
Attempted sexual offences21+1
Vehicle theft12-1
Abduction000
Contact sexual offences000
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition01-1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children02-2
Public violence04-4
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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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