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Makeleketla Crime Statistics

Winburg Precinct |Lejweleputswa
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) 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) remained stable vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 286 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 6.2% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (62 cases). Residential burglary saw the biggest increase (+28). 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

286

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

→ 1.6%

no change vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 6.2%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Winburg precinct area (covering Makeleketla) has been relatively stable vs Apr–Dec 2024 (within ±2%).
Total crime: 13% below provincial median
Contact crime: 1% below provincial median
Property crime: 14% above 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.

Murder

3

↑ 200% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

135

↓ 17.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

92

↑ 53.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

59

↑ 1.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Winburg precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault
62
Serious assault
54
Residential burglary
47
Stock-theft
24
Malicious damage
23
Crimen injuria
15
Business burglary
13
Theft from vehicle
6
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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.

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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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