Bethlehem Precinct
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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
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Crime volume
Very High
in Free State · High nationally
Reported crimes
2,123
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
→ 0.7%
no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 46.6%
below 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
All theft not mentioned elsewhere dropped significantly (-56) while Sexual offences detected as a result of police action increased (+63).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 426 |
| Commercial crime | 292 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 229 |
| Drug-related crime | 200 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 143 |
| Theft from vehicle | 123 |
| Common assault | 122 |
| Residential burglary | 103 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 426 | 363 | +63 |
| Commercial crime | 292 | 324 | -32 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 229 | 285 | -56 |
| Drug-related crime | 200 | 163 | +37 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 143 | 94 | +49 |
| Theft from vehicle | 123 | 100 | +23 |
| Common assault | 122 | 131 | -9 |
| Residential burglary | 103 | 91 | +12 |
| Serious assault | 87 | 92 | -5 |
| Business burglary | 75 | 76 | -1 |
| Malicious damage | 74 | 83 | -9 |
| Shoplifting | 56 | 70 | -14 |
| Crimen injuria | 34 | 36 | -2 |
| Aggravated robbery | 33 | 31 | +2 |
| Stock-theft | 24 | 37 | -13 |
| Rape | 22 | 37 | -15 |
| Common robbery | 21 | 34 | -13 |
| Vehicle theft | 19 | 17 | +2 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 11 | 8 | +3 |
| Attempted murder | 7 | 5 | +2 |
| Culpable homicide | 7 | 11 | -4 |
| Murder | 7 | 6 | +1 |
| Kidnapping | 4 | 5 | -1 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 3 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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