Hertzogville Crime Statistics

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

C55/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

438

-10.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,804

per 100k

Safety Score

55/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

32,369

Crime Breakdown — Hertzogville (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	109	24.9%
Common assault	contact	108	24.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	105	24.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	51	11.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	40	9.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	23	5.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	21	4.8%
Rape	contact	20	4.6%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	17	3.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	13	3.0%
Stock Theft	property	13	3.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	12	2.7%
Attempted murder	contact	8	1.8%
Common robbery	contact	7	1.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	5	1.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	5	1.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	5	1.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	4	0.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	0.7%
Murder	contact	3	0.7%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.7%
Shoplifting	other-serious	3	0.7%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Hertzogville Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Hertzogville Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Hertzogville Safe?

Hertzogville has moderate safety levels.

Hertzogville scores 55/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Hertzogville is 1,804 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Hertzogville, especially at night.

vs National Average

-41%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-10.4%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

25% of all crime

Rank in Lejweleputswa (Welkom)

7/20

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Hertzogville

In 2025, Hertzogville recorded 438 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Hertzogville is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 109 reported cases (24.9% of all crime in Hertzogville), followed by Common assault at 108 cases (24.7%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 105 cases (24.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Hertzogville has decreased by 10.4%, a positive sign for the Hertzogville community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Hertzogville?

The most reported crimes in Hertzogville are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (109 cases), Common assault (108 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (105 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Hertzogville has a crime rate of 1,804 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)
Brandfort	32,369	484	1,993	C (52)
Wesselsbron	32,369	696	2,867	D (39)
Hoopstad	32,369	699	2,879	D (39)