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Welkom Precinct

Lejweleputswa|5 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Welkom decreased 13.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 4,056 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 28.2% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (788 cases). All theft not mentioned elsewhere saw the biggest decrease (-147). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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These are raw crime counts from SAPS — not adjusted for population. Areas with more residents will naturally report more crimes. The most reliable indicator is the trend over time, which compares this area against its own history. Learn more

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All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.

DoornFlamingo ParkRiebeeckstadWelkomWelkom Central

Crime volume

Very High

in Free State

Reported crimes

4,056

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 13.8%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 28.2%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Welkom decreased 13.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Welkom precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		788
Common assault		443
Residential burglary		408
Commercial crime		380
Theft from vehicle		230
Serious assault		210
Aggravated robbery		198
Business burglary		196
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
All theft not mentioned elsewhere788935-147
Common assault443440+3
Residential burglary408458-50
Commercial crime380440-60
Theft from vehicle230274-44
Serious assault210218-8
Aggravated robbery198263-65
Business burglary196312-116
Malicious damage193158+35
Shoplifting174284-110
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs141109+32
Common robbery114124-10
Drug-related crime97135-38
Attempted murder93124-31
Rape8371+12
Kidnapping6458+6
Crimen injuria6393-30
Vehicle theft5851+7
Sexual assault2023-3
Murder1917+2
Culpable homicide1828-10
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition1723-6
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action1722-5
Stock-theft1722-5
Arson57-2
Public violence440
Attempted sexual offences35-2
Neglect and ill-treatment of children34-1
Abduction000
Contact sexual offences05-5
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Data Sources & Notes

  • Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics
  • SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Crime reporting rates vary by area.
  • This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
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