Odendaalsrus vs Welkom: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Odendaalsrus had 524 fewer reported crimes than Welkom (1,689 vs 2,213 — 24% difference).
Odendaalsrus
Odendaalsrus precinct
Total crimes
1,689
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 3.4% fewer crimes
Crime split
910 violent · 292 property · 487 other
13 murders
Most reported crime
Common assault (418)
Welkom
Welkom precinct
Total crimes
2,213
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 15% fewer crimes
Crime split
859 violent · 720 property · 634 other
15 murders
Most reported crime
Residential burglary (323)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Odendaalsrus had 524 fewer reported crimes (1,689 vs 2,213)
- 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 524 fewer reported crimes than Welkom (1,689 vs 2,213 — 24% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Odendaalsrus vs Welkom?
Odendaalsrus (Odendaalsrus precinct) reported 1,689 serious crimes, while Welkom (Welkom precinct) reported 2,213 serious 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.