Bethlehem vs Clarens: Crime Comparison
SAPS data for Apr–Jun 2026
Clarens had 390 fewer reported crimes than Bethlehem in Apr–Jun 2026 (91 vs 481 — 81% fewer than Bethlehem).
Bethlehem
Bethlehem precinct
Total crimes
481
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↓ 3.6% fewer crimes
Crime split
59 violent · 59 property · 363 other
2 murders
Most reported crime
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action (117)
Clarens
Clarens precinct
Total crimes
91
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↑ 9.6% more crimes
Crime split
12 violent · 15 property · 64 other
Most reported crime
Drug-related crime (18)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Clarens had 390 fewer reported crimes (91 vs 481)
- Bethlehem recorded fewer crimes than a year earlier, while Clarens recorded more
- Most reported crime in Bethlehem: Sexual offences detected as a result of police action · In Clarens: Drug-related crime
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bethlehem safer than Clarens?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Clarens had 390 fewer reported crimes than Bethlehem in Apr–Jun 2026 (91 vs 481 — 81% fewer than Bethlehem). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Bethlehem vs Clarens?
Bethlehem (Bethlehem precinct) reported 481 crimes in Apr–Jun 2026, while Clarens (Clarens precinct) reported 91 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.