Hennenman Crime Statistics

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

F26/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

957

+2.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,942

per 100k

Safety Score

26/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

32,369

Crime Breakdown — Hennenman (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	263	27.5%
Common assault	contact	232	24.2%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	135	14.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	127	13.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	77	8.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	71	7.4%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	55	5.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	40	4.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	40	4.2%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	35	3.7%
Stock Theft	property	35	3.7%
Rape	contact	28	2.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	21	2.2%
Common robbery	contact	19	2.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	19	2.0%
Attempted murder	contact	15	1.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	12	1.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	9	0.9%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	8	0.8%
Murder	contact	7	0.7%
Shoplifting	other-serious	7	0.7%
Kidnapping	contact	5	0.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	5	0.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	0.3%
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%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	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%

Hennenman Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Hennenman Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Hennenman Safe?

No, Hennenman has high crime levels.

Hennenman scores 26/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Hennenman is 3,942 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Hennenman, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+29%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+2.5%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

27% of all crime

Rank in Lejweleputswa (Welkom)

16/20

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Hennenman

In 2025, Hennenman recorded 957 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Hennenman is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 263 reported cases (27.5% of all crime in Hennenman), followed by Common assault at 232 cases (24.2%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 135 cases (14.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Hennenman has increased by 2.5%, indicating a worsening trend for the Hennenman area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Hennenman?

The most reported crimes in Hennenman are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (263 cases), Common assault (232 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (135 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Hennenman has a crime rate of 3,942 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)