Bultfontein Crime Statistics

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

D38/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

711

-9.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,929

per 100k

Safety Score

38/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

32,369

Crime Breakdown — Bultfontein (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	169	23.8%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	139	19.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	97	13.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	57	8.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	57	8.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	53	7.5%
Attempted murder	contact	49	6.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	48	6.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	48	6.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	36	5.1%
Stock Theft	property	35	4.9%
Rape	contact	28	3.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	19	2.7%
Common robbery	contact	17	2.4%
Murder	contact	13	1.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	12	1.7%
Kidnapping	contact	11	1.5%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	9	1.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	8	1.1%
Shoplifting	other-serious	8	1.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	8	1.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	7	1.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	4	0.6%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	0.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Bultfontein Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Bultfontein Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Bultfontein Safe?

No, Bultfontein has high crime levels.

Bultfontein scores 38/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Bultfontein is 2,929 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Bultfontein, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

-4%

Below average

Year-on-Year

-9.7%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Common assault

24% of all crime

Rank in Lejweleputswa (Welkom)

11/20

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Bultfontein

In 2025, Bultfontein recorded 711 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Bultfontein is Common assault with 169 reported cases (23.8% of all crime in Bultfontein), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 139 cases (19.5%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 97 cases (13.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Bultfontein has decreased by 9.7%, a positive sign for the Bultfontein community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Bultfontein?

The most reported crimes in Bultfontein are Common assault (169 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (139 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (97 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Bultfontein has a crime rate of 2,929 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)