Welkom Crime Statistics

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

F2/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

3,104

-13.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

12,787

per 100k

Safety Score

2/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

32,369

Crime Breakdown — Welkom (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	787	25.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	443	14.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	431	13.9%
Common assault	contact	416	13.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	252	8.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	208	6.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	197	6.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	187	6.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	171	5.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	149	4.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	128	4.1%
Common robbery	contact	120	3.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	97	3.1%
Attempted murder	contact	91	2.9%
Rape	contact	81	2.6%
Kidnapping	contact	67	2.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	65	2.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	60	1.9%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	24	0.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	21	0.7%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	21	0.7%
Murder	contact	20	0.6%
Stock Theft	property	20	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	19	0.6%
Carjacking	contact	16	0.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	15	0.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	15	0.5%
Arson	contact-related	5	0.2%
Public violence	contact-related	5	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	4	0.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.1%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%

Welkom Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Welkom Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Welkom Safe?

No, Welkom has high crime levels.

Welkom scores 2/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Welkom is 12,787 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Welkom, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+317%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-13.4%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

25% of all crime

Rank in Lejweleputswa (Welkom)

19/20

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Welkom

In 2025, Welkom recorded 3,104 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Welkom is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 787 reported cases (25.4% of all crime in Welkom), followed by Commercial Crime at 443 cases (14.3%) and Burglary at residential premises at 431 cases (13.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Welkom has decreased by 13.4%, a positive sign for the Welkom community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Welkom?

The most reported crimes in Welkom are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (787 cases), Commercial Crime (443 cases), Burglary at residential premises (431 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Welkom has a crime rate of 12,787 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)