Odendaalsrus vs Welkom: Crime Comparison
SAPS data for Apr–Jun 2026
Odendaalsrus had 200 fewer reported crimes than Welkom in Apr–Jun 2026 (678 vs 878 — 23% fewer than Welkom).
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
All theft not mentioned elsewhere (191)
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 recorded fewer crimes than a year earlier, while Odendaalsrus recorded more
- Most reported crime in Odendaalsrus: Common assault · In Welkom: All theft not mentioned elsewhere
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 in Apr–Jun 2026 (678 vs 878 — 23% fewer than Welkom). 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 in Apr–Jun 2026, 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.