Thabong Crime Statistics

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

F2/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

3,229

-7.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

13,300

per 100k

Safety Score

2/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

32,369

Crime Breakdown — Thabong (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	705	21.8%
Common assault	contact	705	21.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	675	20.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	357	11.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	307	9.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	219	6.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	203	6.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	192	5.9%
Attempted murder	contact	172	5.3%
Rape	contact	124	3.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	91	2.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	84	2.6%
Common robbery	contact	79	2.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	60	1.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	53	1.6%
Murder	contact	33	1.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	33	1.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	29	0.9%
Kidnapping	contact	29	0.9%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	29	0.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	25	0.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	24	0.7%
Stock Theft	property	13	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	12	0.4%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	12	0.4%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	11	0.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	8	0.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	8	0.2%
Carjacking	contact	7	0.2%
Abduction	contact	3	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Thabong Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Thabong Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Thabong Safe?

No, Thabong has high crime levels.

Thabong scores 2/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Thabong is 13,300 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Thabong, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+334%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-7.8%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

22% of all crime

Rank in Lejweleputswa (Welkom)

20/20

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Thabong

In 2025, Thabong recorded 3,229 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Thabong is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 705 reported cases (21.8% of all crime in Thabong), followed by Common assault at 705 cases (21.8%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 675 cases (20.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Thabong has decreased by 7.8%, a positive sign for the Thabong community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Thabong?

The most reported crimes in Thabong are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (705 cases), Common assault (705 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (675 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Thabong has a crime rate of 13,300 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)