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Makeleketla Crime Statistics

Winburg Precinct |Lejweleputswa
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Makeleketla falls within the Winburg police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Winburg.
Makeleketla is a suburb in Lejweleputswa, Free State. Crime in the Winburg precinct area (covering Makeleketla) increased 5.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 461 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 9.5% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (83 cases). Residential burglary saw the biggest increase (+29). 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

Moderate

in Free State · Low nationally

Reported crimes

461

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 5.7%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 9.5%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Winburg precinct area (covering Makeleketla) rose 5.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
Total crime: 12% below provincial median
Property crime: 3% above 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

4

↑ 100% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

188

↓ 14.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

110

↑ 39.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

163

↑ 19% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Winburg precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault		83
Serious assault		75
Residential burglary		55
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		53
Malicious damage		32
Stock-theft		31
Crimen injuria		25
Commercial crime		24
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Other suburbs served by Winburg 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 Makeleketla.

Winburg
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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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