Bedford Crime Statistics
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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
Moderate
in Eastern Cape · Low nationally
Reported crimes
189
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 4.2%
fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 30.2%
below 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Serious assault dropped significantly (-8) while Residential burglary increased (+6).
Crime trend by year
Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Residential burglary | 44 |
| Common assault | 43 |
| Serious assault | 32 |
| Malicious damage | 16 |
| Stock-theft | 9 |
| Theft from vehicle | 9 |
| Business burglary | 6 |
| Common robbery | 4 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential burglary | 44 | 38 | +6 |
| Common assault | 43 | 47 | -4 |
| Serious assault | 32 | 40 | -8 |
| Malicious damage | 16 | 14 | +2 |
| Stock-theft | 9 | 15 | -6 |
| Theft from vehicle | 9 | 3 | +6 |
| Business burglary | 6 | 3 | +3 |
| Common robbery | 4 | 0 | +4 |
| Crimen injuria | 3 | 6 | -3 |
| Murder | 3 | 6 | -3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 4 | -1 |
| Attempted murder | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Drug-related crime | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Rape | 2 | 3 | -1 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Aggravated robbery | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Culpable homicide | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Kidnapping | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Vehicle theft | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 0 | 3 | -3 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carjacking | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck hijacking | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Compare with nearby areas
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Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)
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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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