Bethlehem vs Clarens: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Clarens had 718 fewer reported crimes than Bethlehem (194 vs 912 — 79% difference).
Bethlehem
Bethlehem precinct
Total crimes
912
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↑ 3.5% more crimes
Crime split
235 violent · 268 property · 409 other
5 murders
Most reported crime
Common assault (105)
Clarens
Clarens precinct
Total crimes
194
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 2.3% fewer crimes
Crime split
46 violent · 36 property · 112 other
Most reported crime
Common assault (24)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Clarens had 718 fewer reported crimes (194 vs 912)
- Clarens is improving while Bethlehem is worsening
- Most reported crime in Bethlehem: Common assault · 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 718 fewer reported crimes than Bethlehem (194 vs 912 — 79% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Bethlehem vs Clarens?
Bethlehem (Bethlehem precinct) reported 912 serious crimes, while Clarens (Clarens precinct) reported 194 serious 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.