Rape in Mangaung
SAPS recorded 191 rape cases across 19 Mangaung precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, down 2.6% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 32% 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 Mangaung?
Which Mangaung precincts report the most rape?
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: teal = fewer, orange = more, grey = within ±2%. Top 15 of 21 precincts shown; full list in the table below. Sorted by Apr–Jun 2026 count.
All Mangaung precincts
| Precinct | Apr–Jun 2026 | vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Boithuso | 27 | 21 → 27 |
| Kagisanong | 22 | 23 → 22 |
| Selosesha | 21 | 20 → 21 |
| Sonskyn | 19 | 0 → 19 |
| Bloemspruit | 16 | 41 → 16 |
| Mangaung | 16 | 16 → 16 |
| Kopanong | 15 | 16 → 15 |
| Botshabelo | 14 | 17 → 14 |
| Park Road | 14 | 13 → 14 |
| Heidedal | 8 | 4 → 8 |
| Navalsig | 4 | 6 → 4 |
| Bainsvlei | 3 | 6 → 3 |
| Batho | 2 | 2 → 2 |
| Bayswater | 2 | 2 → 2 |
| Dewetsdorp | 2 | 3 → 2 |
| Glen | 2 | 1 → 2 |
| Wepener | 2 | 0 → 2 |
| Tierpoort | 1 | 0 → 1 |
| Van Stadensrus | 1 | 1 → 1 |
| Soutpan | 0 | 2 → 0 |
| Thaba-Nchu | 0 | 2 → 0 |