Bothaville Crime Statistics

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

F15/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,498

+6.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

6,169

per 100k

Safety Score

15/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

32,369

Crime Breakdown — Bothaville (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	319	21.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	261	17.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	220	14.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	175	11.7%
Attempted murder	contact	140	9.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	128	8.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	99	6.6%
Rape	contact	95	6.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	92	6.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	84	5.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	67	4.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	59	3.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	48	3.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	29	1.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	24	1.6%
Common robbery	contact	20	1.3%
Kidnapping	contact	19	1.3%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	19	1.3%
Murder	contact	17	1.1%
Sexual Assault	contact	15	1.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	12	0.8%
Stock Theft	property	12	0.8%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	9	0.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	8	0.5%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	7	0.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	7	0.5%
Arson	contact-related	5	0.3%
Carjacking	contact	4	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.2%
Abduction	contact	1	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Bothaville Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Bothaville Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Bothaville Safe?

No, Bothaville has high crime levels.

Bothaville scores 15/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Bothaville is 6,169 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Bothaville, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+101%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+6.7%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Common assault

21% of all crime

Rank in Lejweleputswa (Welkom)

17/20

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Bothaville

In 2025, Bothaville recorded 1,498 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Bothaville is Common assault with 319 reported cases (21.3% of all crime in Bothaville), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 261 cases (17.4%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 220 cases (14.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Bothaville has increased by 6.7%, indicating a worsening trend for the Bothaville area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Bothaville?

The most reported crimes in Bothaville are Common assault (319 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (261 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (220 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Bothaville has a crime rate of 6,169 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)
Boshof	32,369	233	961	B (74)
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)