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Welkom Central Crime Statistics

Welkom Precinct |Lejweleputswa
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Welkom Central falls within the Welkom police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Doorn, Flamingo Park, Riebeeckstad, Welkom.
Welkom Central is a suburb in Lejweleputswa, Free State. Crime in the Welkom precinct area (covering Welkom Central) 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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About this data

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

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 its pre-COVID level

↓ 28.2%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Welkom precinct area (covering Welkom Central) decreased 13.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 674% above provincial median
Contact crime: 528% above provincial median
Property crime: 750% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

19

↑ 11.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

1,180

↓ 7.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

909

↓ 18.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

1,967

↓ 14.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

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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Other suburbs served by Welkom police station

5 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Welkom Central.

DoornFlamingo ParkRiebeeckstadWelkom
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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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