Verkeerdevlei Crime Statistics

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

A85/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

125

+47.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

516

per 100k

Safety Score

85/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

32,369

Crime Breakdown — Verkeerdevlei (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	39	31.2%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	35	28.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	16	12.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	13	10.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	11	8.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	11	8.8%
Stock Theft	property	11	8.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	8	6.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	7	5.6%
Common robbery	contact	3	2.4%
Rape	contact	3	2.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	2.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	3	2.4%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.8%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.8%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.8%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.8%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	0	0.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%

Verkeerdevlei Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Verkeerdevlei Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Verkeerdevlei Safe?

Yes, Verkeerdevlei is relatively safe.

Verkeerdevlei scores 85/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 516 per 100,000 people, Verkeerdevlei sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Verkeerdevlei can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-83%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+47.1%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Common assault

31% of all crime

Rank in Lejweleputswa (Welkom)

1/20

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Verkeerdevlei

In 2025, Verkeerdevlei recorded 125 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Verkeerdevlei is Common assault with 39 reported cases (31.2% of all crime in Verkeerdevlei), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 35 cases (28.0%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 16 cases (12.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Verkeerdevlei has increased by 47.1%, indicating a worsening trend for the Verkeerdevlei area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Verkeerdevlei?

The most reported crimes in Verkeerdevlei are Common assault (39 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (35 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (16 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Verkeerdevlei has a crime rate of 516 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)
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)
Hoopstad	32,369	699	2,879	D (39)