Lejweleputswa (Welkom) Crime Statistics
Lejweleputswa (Welkom), Free State — Latest SAPS Crime Data
Total Crimes (2025)
19,046
7.7%
Crime Rate per 100k
2,802
Population
679,749
Precincts
21
Is Lejweleputswa (Welkom) Safe?
Lejweleputswa (Welkom) recorded a crime rate of 2,802 per 100,000 people in the latest SAPS data — 24.2% below the Free State provincial average of 3,697 per 100,000. Of the 21 police precincts in Lejweleputswa (Welkom), 4 are rated A or B (Safe to Very Safe), while 12 are rated D or F (High Risk). Crime decreased by 7.7% compared to the previous year.
Precincts in Lejweleputswa (Welkom)
| Precinct | Population | Crimes | Rate | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thabong | 32,369 | 3,229 | 13,300 | F (2) |
| Welkom | 32,369 | 3,104 | 12,787 | F (2) |
| Odendaalsrus | 32,369 | 2,084 | 8,585 | F (7) |
| Bothaville | 32,369 | 1,498 | 6,169 | F (15) |
| Hennenman | 32,369 | 957 | 3,942 | F (26) |
| Virginia | 32,369 | 913 | 3,760 | F (28) |
| Bronville | 32,369 | 870 | 3,584 | F (30) |
| Theunissen | 32,369 | 834 | 3,435 | F (32) |
| Meloding | 32,369 | 795 | 3,275 | F (33) |
| Bultfontein | 32,369 | 711 | 2,929 | D (38) |
Lejweleputswa (Welkom) Crime Trend (2018-2025)
Lejweleputswa (Welkom) Crime Breakdown (2025)
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