Wesselsbron Crime Statistics

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

D39/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

696

-11.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,867

per 100k

Safety Score

39/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

32,369

Crime Breakdown — Wesselsbron (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	156	22.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	149	21.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	108	15.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	77	11.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	63	9.1%
Attempted murder	contact	40	5.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	40	5.7%
Rape	contact	39	5.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	33	4.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	31	4.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	31	4.5%
Stock Theft	property	25	3.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	21	3.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	19	2.7%
Shoplifting	other-serious	16	2.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	15	2.2%
Common robbery	contact	11	1.6%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	11	1.6%
Murder	contact	8	1.1%
Sexual Assault	contact	8	1.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	7	1.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	7	1.0%
Kidnapping	contact	5	0.7%
Arson	contact-related	4	0.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	4	0.6%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	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%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Wesselsbron Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Wesselsbron Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Wesselsbron Safe?

No, Wesselsbron has high crime levels.

Wesselsbron scores 39/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Wesselsbron is 2,867 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Wesselsbron, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

-7%

Below average

Year-on-Year

-11.2%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Common assault

22% of all crime

Rank in Lejweleputswa (Welkom)

9/20

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Wesselsbron

In 2025, Wesselsbron recorded 696 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Wesselsbron is Common assault with 156 reported cases (22.4% of all crime in Wesselsbron), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 149 cases (21.4%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 108 cases (15.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Wesselsbron has decreased by 11.2%, a positive sign for the Wesselsbron community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Wesselsbron?

The most reported crimes in Wesselsbron are Common assault (156 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (149 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (108 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Wesselsbron has a crime rate of 2,867 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)
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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)
Hoopstad	32,369	699	2,879	D (39)