Wepener Crime Statistics

Wepener, Bloemfontein (Mangaung), Free State — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B73/100

Safe

Total Crimes

285

+20.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

983

per 100k

Safety Score

73/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

38,640

Crime Breakdown — Wepener (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	75	26.3%
Common assault	contact	56	19.6%
Stock Theft	property	48	16.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	44	15.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	32	11.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	31	10.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	20	7.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	11	3.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	11	3.9%
Rape	contact	9	3.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	5	1.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	5	1.8%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	5	1.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	4	1.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	1.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	4	1.4%
Attempted murder	contact	3	1.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	1.1%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	1.1%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.4%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	0.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	1	0.4%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Wepener Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Wepener Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Wepener Safe?

Yes, Wepener is relatively safe.

Wepener scores 73/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 983 per 100,000 people, Wepener sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Wepener can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-68%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+20.3%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

26% of all crime

Rank in Bloemfontein (Mangaung)

5/21

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Wepener

In 2025, Wepener recorded 285 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Wepener is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 75 reported cases (26.3% of all crime in Wepener), followed by Common assault at 56 cases (19.6%) and Stock Theft at 48 cases (16.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Wepener has increased by 20.3%, indicating a worsening trend for the Wepener area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Wepener?

The most reported crimes in Wepener are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (75 cases), Common assault (56 cases), Stock Theft (48 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Wepener compare to other areas in Bloemfontein (Mangaung)?

Wepener has a crime rate of 983 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Bloemfontein (Mangaung), Tierpoort is safer with a rate of 132 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Bloemfontein (Mangaung)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Tierpoort	38,640	38	132	A (97)
Van Stadensrus	38,640	39	135	A (97)
Soutpan	38,640	98	339	A (90)
Glen	38,640	108	373	A (89)
Dewetsdorp	38,640	338	1,167	B (69)
Batho	38,640	428	1,478	C (62)
Thaba-Nchu	38,640	452	1,561	C (60)
Sonskyn	38,640	542	1,871	C (54)
Bainsvlei	38,640	561	1,936	C (53)
Bayswater	38,640	581	2,006	C (52)