Theunissen Crime Statistics

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

F32/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

834

-19.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,435

per 100k

Safety Score

32/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

32,369

Crime Breakdown — Theunissen (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	191	22.9%
Common assault	contact	180	21.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	128	15.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	95	11.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	87	10.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	59	7.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	59	7.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	52	6.2%
Attempted murder	contact	45	5.4%
Stock Theft	property	37	4.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	35	4.2%
Rape	contact	31	3.7%
Common robbery	contact	21	2.5%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	15	1.8%
Sexual Assault	contact	11	1.3%
Murder	contact	9	1.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	8	1.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	7	0.8%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	5	0.6%
Kidnapping	contact	5	0.6%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	5	0.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	5	0.6%
Shoplifting	other-serious	5	0.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	0.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	4	0.5%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.4%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.4%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	3	0.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	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%

Theunissen Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Theunissen Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Theunissen Safe?

No, Theunissen has high crime levels.

Theunissen scores 32/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Theunissen is 3,435 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Theunissen, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+12%

Above average

Year-on-Year

-19.9%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

23% of all crime

Rank in Lejweleputswa (Welkom)

13/20

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Theunissen

In 2025, Theunissen recorded 834 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Theunissen is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 191 reported cases (22.9% of all crime in Theunissen), followed by Common assault at 180 cases (21.6%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 128 cases (15.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Theunissen has decreased by 19.9%, a positive sign for the Theunissen community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Theunissen?

The most reported crimes in Theunissen are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (191 cases), Common assault (180 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (128 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Theunissen has a crime rate of 3,435 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)