Bronville Crime Statistics

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

F30/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

870

-11.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,584

per 100k

Safety Score

30/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

32,369

Crime Breakdown — Bronville (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	196	22.5%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	167	19.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	140	16.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	108	12.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	93	10.7%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	67	7.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	56	6.4%
Attempted murder	contact	53	6.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	44	5.1%
Rape	contact	44	5.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	31	3.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	28	3.2%
Common robbery	contact	16	1.8%
Kidnapping	contact	16	1.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	12	1.4%
Murder	contact	11	1.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	11	1.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	11	1.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	8	0.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	8	0.9%
Sexual Assault	contact	8	0.9%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	5	0.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	0.5%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	4	0.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	4	0.5%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.3%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.3%
Stock Theft	property	3	0.3%
Abduction	contact	1	0.1%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.1%
Bank Robbery	contact	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%

Bronville Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Bronville Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Bronville Safe?

No, Bronville has high crime levels.

Bronville scores 30/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Bronville is 3,584 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Bronville, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+17%

Above average

Year-on-Year

-11.8%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Common assault

23% of all crime

Rank in Lejweleputswa (Welkom)

14/20

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Bronville

In 2025, Bronville recorded 870 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Bronville is Common assault with 196 reported cases (22.5% of all crime in Bronville), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 167 cases (19.2%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 140 cases (16.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Bronville has decreased by 11.8%, a positive sign for the Bronville community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Bronville?

The most reported crimes in Bronville are Common assault (196 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (167 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (140 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Bronville has a crime rate of 3,584 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)