Virginia Crime Statistics

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

F28/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

913

-9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,760

per 100k

Safety Score

28/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

32,369

Crime Breakdown — Virginia (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	261	28.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	187	20.5%
Common assault	contact	128	14.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	85	9.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	68	7.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	60	6.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	52	5.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	39	4.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	39	4.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	37	4.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	32	3.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	25	2.7%
Rape	contact	25	2.7%
Attempted murder	contact	21	2.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	21	2.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	21	2.3%
Common robbery	contact	19	2.1%
Stock Theft	property	19	2.1%
Kidnapping	contact	17	1.9%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	15	1.6%
Murder	contact	8	0.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	8	0.9%
Sexual Assault	contact	7	0.8%
Carjacking	contact	5	0.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	5	0.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	5	0.5%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	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%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Virginia Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Virginia Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Virginia Safe?

No, Virginia has high crime levels.

Virginia scores 28/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Virginia is 3,760 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Virginia, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+23%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-9%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

29% of all crime

Rank in Lejweleputswa (Welkom)

15/20

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Virginia

In 2025, Virginia recorded 913 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Virginia is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 261 reported cases (28.6% of all crime in Virginia), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 187 cases (20.5%) and Common assault at 128 cases (14.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Virginia has decreased by 9%, a positive sign for the Virginia community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Virginia?

The most reported crimes in Virginia are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (261 cases), Burglary at residential premises (187 cases), Common assault (128 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Virginia has a crime rate of 3,760 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)