Meloding Crime Statistics

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

F33/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

795

-17.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,275

per 100k

Safety Score

33/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

32,369

Crime Breakdown — Meloding (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	188	23.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	177	22.3%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	133	16.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	89	11.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	83	10.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	67	8.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	45	5.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	43	5.4%
Rape	contact	43	5.4%
Common robbery	contact	27	3.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	19	2.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	16	2.0%
Attempted murder	contact	15	1.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	15	1.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	13	1.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	13	1.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	13	1.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	12	1.5%
Kidnapping	contact	11	1.4%
Murder	contact	8	1.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	8	1.0%
Arson	contact-related	4	0.5%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.5%
Carjacking	contact	4	0.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	4	0.5%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	0.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Meloding Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Meloding Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Meloding Safe?

No, Meloding has high crime levels.

Meloding scores 33/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Meloding is 3,275 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Meloding, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+7%

Above average

Year-on-Year

-17.5%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Common assault

24% of all crime

Rank in Lejweleputswa (Welkom)

12/20

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Meloding

In 2025, Meloding recorded 795 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Meloding is Common assault with 188 reported cases (23.6% of all crime in Meloding), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 177 cases (22.3%) and Sexual offences detected as a result of police action at 133 cases (16.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Meloding has decreased by 17.5%, a positive sign for the Meloding community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Meloding?

The most reported crimes in Meloding are Common assault (188 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (177 cases), Sexual offences detected as a result of police action (133 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Meloding has a crime rate of 3,275 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)