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Waverley Crime Statistics

Mangaung Precinct |Mangaung
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Part of greater Bloemfontein → Mangaung is one of several police precincts serving the Bloemfontein area. Waverley falls within the Mangaung police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Arboretum, Bloemfontein CBD, Bloemfontein Central, Hilton, Willows.
Waverley is a suburb in Mangaung, Free State. Crime in the Mangaung precinct area (covering Waverley) increased 11.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 2,142 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 54.8% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (749 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+80). 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

Very High

in Free State

Reported crimes

2,142

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 11.2%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 54.8%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Mangaung precinct area (covering Waverley) rose 11.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with crime levels already very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 552% above provincial median
Contact crime: 364% above provincial median
Property crime: 274% 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

23

↑ 76.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

633

↓ 1.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

301

↑ 6.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

1,208

↑ 20.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Mangaung precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		749
Common assault		234
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		179
Serious assault		177
Malicious damage		164
Residential burglary		126
Theft from vehicle		93
Aggravated robbery		86
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Compare with nearby areas

Other precincts in Mangaung

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Van Stadensrus

27 crimes ↓ 20%

Tierpoort

31 crimes ↓ 26.8%

Soutpan

86 crimes ↓ 22.3%

Glen

90 crimes ↓ 8.4%

Wepener

250 crimes ↑ 20.2%

Bayswater

264 crimes ↓ 24.9%
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Side-by-side crime statistics with nearby suburbs

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Other suburbs served by Mangaung police station

6 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Waverley.

ArboretumBloemfontein CBDBloemfontein CentralHiltonWillows
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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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