Boshof Crime Statistics

Boshof, Lejweleputswa (Welkom), Free State — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B74/100

Safe

Total Crimes

233

-1.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

961

per 100k

Safety Score

74/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

32,369

Crime Breakdown — Boshof (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	56	24.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	49	21.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	39	16.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	32	13.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	24	10.3%
Stock Theft	property	19	8.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	17	7.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	11	4.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	9	3.9%
Rape	contact	8	3.4%
Attempted murder	contact	7	3.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	7	3.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	5	2.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	5	2.1%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	1.7%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	4	1.7%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	1.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	3	1.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	3	1.3%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.4%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.4%
Murder	contact	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%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Boshof Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Boshof Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Boshof Safe?

Yes, Boshof is relatively safe.

Boshof scores 74/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 961 per 100,000 people, Boshof sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Boshof can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-69%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-1.3%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Common assault

24% of all crime

Rank in Lejweleputswa (Welkom)

3/20

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Boshof

In 2025, Boshof recorded 233 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Boshof is Common assault with 56 reported cases (24.0% of all crime in Boshof), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 49 cases (21.0%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 39 cases (16.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Boshof has decreased by 1.3%, a positive sign for the Boshof community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Boshof?

The most reported crimes in Boshof are Common assault (56 cases), Burglary at residential premises (49 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (39 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Boshof compare to other areas in Lejweleputswa (Welkom)?

Boshof has a crime rate of 961 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Lejweleputswa (Welkom), Sunrise View is safer with a rate of 0 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Lejweleputswa (Welkom)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Sunrise View	32,369	0	0	N/A (0)
Verkeerdevlei	32,369	125	516	A (85)
Dealesville	32,369	226	930	B (75)
Winburg	32,369	334	1,375	B (65)
Ventersburg	32,369	379	1,560	C (60)
Allanridge	32,369	437	1,801	C (55)
Hertzogville	32,369	438	1,804	C (55)
Brandfort	32,369	484	1,993	C (52)
Wesselsbron	32,369	696	2,867	D (39)
Hoopstad	32,369	699	2,879	D (39)