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Bakenpark Crime Statistics

Bethlehem Precinct |Thabo Mofutsanyana
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Bakenpark falls within the Bethlehem police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Bethlehem, Bethlehem Central.
Bakenpark is a suburb in Thabo Mofutsanyana, Free State. Crime in the Bethlehem precinct area (covering Bakenpark) remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,123 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 46.6% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Sexual offences detected as a result of police action (426 cases). Sexual offences detected as a result of police action saw the biggest increase (+63). 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 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 its pre-COVID level

↓ 46.6%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Bethlehem precinct area (covering Bakenpark) has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).
Total crime: 305% above provincial median
Contact crime: 61% above provincial median
Property crime: 221% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

7

↑ 16.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

303

↓ 10.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

344

↑ 7.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

1,476

↑ 1.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Bethlehem precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported 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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Compare with nearby areas

Other precincts in Thabo Mofutsanyana

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Roadside

18 crimes ↓ 37.9%

Verkykerskop

22 crimes ↓ 42.1%

Hobhouse

84 crimes ↓ 22.2%

Kommissiepoort

84 crimes ↑ 23.5%

Excelsior

150 crimes → 0%

Memel

155 crimes ↓ 23.6%
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Compare Bakenpark

Side-by-side crime statistics with nearby suburbs

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Other suburbs served by Bethlehem police station

3 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Bakenpark.

BethlehemBethlehem Central
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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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