Bethlehem vs Clarens: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Clarens had 1,768 fewer reported crimes than Bethlehem (355 vs 2,123 — 83% difference).
Bethlehem
Bethlehem precinct
Total crimes
2,123
Apr 2025–Mar 2026
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
→ Stable
Crime split
303 violent · 344 property · 1,476 other
7 murders
Most reported crime
Theft from vehicle (123)
Clarens
Clarens precinct
Total crimes
355
Apr 2025–Mar 2026
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↑ 2% more crimes
Crime split
69 violent · 52 property · 234 other
Most reported crime
Common assault (35)
Crime trend over time
At a glance
- Clarens had 1,768 fewer reported crimes (355 vs 2,123)
- Clarens is improving while Clarens is worsening
- Most reported crime in Bethlehem: Theft from vehicle · In Clarens: Common assault
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bethlehem safer than Clarens?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Clarens had 1,768 fewer reported crimes than Bethlehem (355 vs 2,123 — 83% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Bethlehem vs Clarens?
Bethlehem (Bethlehem precinct) reported 2,123 crimes, while Clarens (Clarens precinct) reported 355 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.