South African Police Service (SAPS) Data — Updated Quarterly

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 DHigh Risk
Population
32,369

Crime Breakdown — Hoopstad (2025)

Crime CategoryGroupCases% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harmcontact17525.0%
Common assaultcontact16723.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhereother-serious10515.0%
Crimen Injuriacontact-related8812.6%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police actiondetected659.3%
Malicious damage to propertycontact-related527.4%
Burglary at residential premisesproperty446.3%
Attempted murdercontact395.6%
Commercial Crimeother-serious314.4%
Rapecontact273.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicleproperty213.0%
Other aggravated robberyother-serious202.9%
Burglary at non-residential premisesproperty192.7%
Drug-Related Crimedetected152.1%
Common robberycontact131.9%
Shopliftingother-serious111.6%
Stock Theftproperty81.1%
Kidnappingcontact50.7%
Culpable homicideother-serious40.6%
Murdercontact40.6%
Sexual Assaultcontact40.6%
Arsoncontact-related30.4%
Attempted Sexual Offencescontact30.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugsdetected30.4%
Robbery at non-residential premisescontact30.4%
Robbery at residential premisescontact30.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of childrencontact10.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycleproperty10.1%
Abductioncontact00.0%
Bank Robberycontact00.0%
Carjackingcontact00.0%
Contact Sexual Offencescontact00.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunitiondetected00.0%
Public violencecontact-related00.0%
Robbery of cash in transitcontact00.0%
Truck hijackingcontact00.0%

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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