Odendaalsrus Crime Statistics

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

F7/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,084

-0.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

8,585

per 100k

Safety Score

7/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

32,369

Crime Breakdown — Odendaalsrus (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	557	26.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	369	17.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	256	12.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	213	10.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	185	8.9%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	168	8.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	144	6.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	109	5.2%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	89	4.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	81	3.9%
Attempted murder	contact	77	3.7%
Rape	contact	75	3.6%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	68	3.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	59	2.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	57	2.7%
Common robbery	contact	51	2.4%
Stock Theft	property	36	1.7%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	25	1.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	24	1.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	24	1.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	23	1.1%
Murder	contact	17	0.8%
Sexual Assault	contact	16	0.8%
Kidnapping	contact	11	0.5%
Arson	contact-related	9	0.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	9	0.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	7	0.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.2%
Carjacking	contact	4	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	4	0.2%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.1%
Abduction	contact	1	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	1	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Odendaalsrus Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Odendaalsrus Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Odendaalsrus Safe?

No, Odendaalsrus has high crime levels.

Odendaalsrus scores 7/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Odendaalsrus is 8,585 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Odendaalsrus, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+180%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-0.3%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Common assault

27% of all crime

Rank in Lejweleputswa (Welkom)

18/20

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Odendaalsrus

In 2025, Odendaalsrus recorded 2,084 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Odendaalsrus is Common assault with 557 reported cases (26.7% of all crime in Odendaalsrus), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 369 cases (17.7%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 256 cases (12.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Odendaalsrus has decreased by 0.3%, a positive sign for the Odendaalsrus community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Odendaalsrus?

The most reported crimes in Odendaalsrus are Common assault (557 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (369 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (256 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Odendaalsrus has a crime rate of 8,585 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)