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Bethelsdorp Crime Statistics

Nelson Mandela Bay|1 suburb
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Bethelsdorp remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,600 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 43.2% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (529 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+91). 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 Eastern Cape

Reported crimes

2,600

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 0.3%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 43.2%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Bethelsdorp has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Bethelsdorp precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault		529
Drug-related crime		352
Malicious damage		317
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		293
Serious assault		204
Residential burglary		174
Commercial crime		116
Aggravated robbery		92
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Common assault529501+28
Drug-related crime352261+91
Malicious damage317355-38
All theft not mentioned elsewhere293312-19
Serious assault204257-53
Residential burglary174151+23
Commercial crime116101+15
Aggravated robbery92119-27
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs7065+5
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition6940+29
Murder6578-13
Rape6349+14
Attempted murder5983-24
Business burglary5344+9
Theft from vehicle5173-22
Common robbery31310
Sexual assault2018+2
Kidnapping124+8
Vehicle theft811-3
Arson660
Attempted sexual offences62+4
Crimen injuria411-7
Shoplifting47-3
Culpable homicide29-7
Abduction000
Contact sexual offences02-2
Neglect and ill-treatment of children02-2
Public violence000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
Stock-theft000
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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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