Rape in Lejweleputswa
SAPS recorded 156 rape cases across 20 Lejweleputswa precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, up 7.6% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 26% of the Free State's 592 total.
Ranked by precinct below.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Is rape rising or falling in Lejweleputswa?
Which Lejweleputswa precincts report the most rape?
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: teal = fewer, orange = more, grey = within ±2%. Top 15 of 20 precincts shown; full list in the table below. Sorted by Apr–Jun 2026 count.
All Lejweleputswa precincts
| Precinct | Apr–Jun 2026 | vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Welkom | 17 | 15 → 17 |
| Bothaville | 15 | 21 → 15 |
| Odendaalsrus | 15 | 14 → 15 |
| Thabong | 14 | 26 → 14 |
| Bronville | 13 | 11 → 13 |
| Bultfontein | 12 | 5 → 12 |
| Hennenman | 10 | 4 → 10 |
| Theunissen | 10 | 6 → 10 |
| Winburg | 7 | 1 → 7 |
| Sunrise View | 6 | 0 → 6 |
| Ventersburg | 6 | 3 → 6 |
| Dealesville | 5 | 2 → 5 |
| Meloding | 5 | 7 → 5 |
| Wesselsbron | 5 | 9 → 5 |
| Boshof | 4 | 2 → 4 |
| Hertzogville | 4 | 7 → 4 |
| Hoopstad | 3 | 5 → 3 |
| Brandfort | 2 | 2 → 2 |
| Virginia | 2 | 3 → 2 |
| Allanridge | 1 | 2 → 1 |