Winburg Crime Statistics

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

B65/100

Safe

Total Crimes

334

+2.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,375

per 100k

Safety Score

65/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

32,369

Crime Breakdown — Winburg (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	83	24.9%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	72	21.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	63	18.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	43	12.9%
Stock Theft	property	32	9.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	31	9.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	23	6.9%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	20	6.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	17	5.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	8	2.4%
Attempted murder	contact	7	2.1%
Rape	contact	7	2.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	1.5%
Kidnapping	contact	5	1.5%
Common robbery	contact	4	1.2%
Murder	contact	4	1.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	4	1.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	3	0.9%
Public violence	contact-related	3	0.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	0.9%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.3%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	0.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.3%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	1	0.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.3%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Winburg Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Winburg Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Winburg Safe?

Yes, Winburg is relatively safe.

Winburg scores 65/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,375 per 100,000 people, Winburg sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Winburg can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-55%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+2.8%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Common assault

25% of all crime

Rank in Lejweleputswa (Welkom)

4/20

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Winburg

In 2025, Winburg recorded 334 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Winburg is Common assault with 83 reported cases (24.9% of all crime in Winburg), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 72 cases (21.6%) and Burglary at residential premises at 63 cases (18.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Winburg has increased by 2.8%, indicating a worsening trend for the Winburg area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Winburg?

The most reported crimes in Winburg are Common assault (83 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (72 cases), Burglary at residential premises (63 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Winburg has a crime rate of 1,375 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)
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)