Hoopstad Crime Statistics

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

D39/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

699

-9.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,879

per 100k

Safety Score

39/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

32,369

Crime Breakdown — Hoopstad (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	175	25.0%
Common assault	contact	167	23.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	105	15.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	88	12.6%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	65	9.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	52	7.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	44	6.3%
Attempted murder	contact	39	5.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	31	4.4%
Rape	contact	27	3.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	21	3.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	20	2.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	19	2.7%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	15	2.1%
Common robbery	contact	13	1.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	11	1.6%
Stock Theft	property	8	1.1%
Kidnapping	contact	5	0.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	0.6%
Murder	contact	4	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	0.6%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.4%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	3	0.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	0.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	0.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	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%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	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%

Hoopstad Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Hoopstad Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Hoopstad Safe?

No, Hoopstad has high crime levels.

Hoopstad scores 39/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Hoopstad is 2,879 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Hoopstad, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

-6%

Below average

Year-on-Year

-9.3%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

25% of all crime

Rank in Lejweleputswa (Welkom)

10/20

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Hoopstad

In 2025, Hoopstad recorded 699 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Hoopstad is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 175 reported cases (25.0% of all crime in Hoopstad), followed by Common assault at 167 cases (23.9%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 105 cases (15.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Hoopstad has decreased by 9.3%, a positive sign for the Hoopstad community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Hoopstad?

The most reported crimes in Hoopstad are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (175 cases), Common assault (167 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (105 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Hoopstad has a crime rate of 2,879 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)