Odendaalsrus vs Welkom: Crime Comparison
2026-2027 SAPS data
Odendaalsrus had 200 fewer reported crimes than Welkom (678 vs 878 — 23% difference).
Odendaalsrus
Odendaalsrus precinct
Total crimes
678
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↑ 11.3% more crimes
Crime split
269 violent · 104 property · 305 other
4 murders
Most reported crime
Common assault (129)
Welkom
Welkom precinct
Total crimes
878
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↓ 6.6% fewer crimes
Crime split
245 violent · 224 property · 409 other
6 murders
Most reported crime
Residential burglary (116)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Odendaalsrus had 200 fewer reported crimes (678 vs 878)
- Welkom is improving while Odendaalsrus is worsening
- Most reported crime in Odendaalsrus: Common assault · In Welkom: Residential burglary
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Odendaalsrus safer than Welkom?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Odendaalsrus had 200 fewer reported crimes than Welkom (678 vs 878 — 23% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Odendaalsrus vs Welkom?
Odendaalsrus (Odendaalsrus precinct) reported 678 crimes, while Welkom (Welkom precinct) reported 878 crimes. Note: these are precinct-level figures from SAPS, not suburb-specific counts.
Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics. Methodology · Disclaimer
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.