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Bakenpark Crime Statistics

Bethlehem Precinct |Thabo Mofutsanyana
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) 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) increased 3.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 912 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 61.7% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (145 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+25). 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

912

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 3.5%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 61.7%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Bethlehem precinct area (covering Bakenpark) rose 3.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with crime levels already very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 178% above provincial median
Contact crime: 72% above provincial median
Property crime: 233% above provincial median

Crime by type

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

Murder

5

↑ 66.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

235

↓ 11.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

268

↑ 13.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

409

↑ 7.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Bethlehem precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		145
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		106
Common assault		105
Theft from vehicle		97
Residential burglary		82
Serious assault		64
Malicious damage		60
Business burglary		55
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Compare with nearby areas

Other precincts in Thabo Mofutsanyana

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Roadside

6 crimes ↓ 68%

Verkykerskop

11 crimes ↓ 59.5%

Kommissiepoort

48 crimes ↓ 5.9%

Hobhouse

63 crimes ↓ 16.8%

Memel

96 crimes ↓ 28.5%

Rosendal

99 crimes ↓ 18%
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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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