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Bethulie Precinct

Xhariep|2 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Bethulie decreased 5.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 258 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 4.5% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (53 cases). Stock-theft saw the biggest decrease (-10). 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

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BethulieLephoi

Crime volume

Low

in Free State

Reported crimes

258

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 5.1%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 4.5%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Bethulie dropped 5.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Bethulie precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		53
Common assault		38
Residential burglary		37
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		33
Malicious damage		17
Stock-theft		17
Commercial crime		14
Drug-related crime		14
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Serious assault5350+3
Common assault3842-4
Residential burglary3729+8
All theft not mentioned elsewhere3332+1
Malicious damage1714+3
Stock-theft1727-10
Commercial crime1411+3
Drug-related crime1412+2
Business burglary814-6
Rape511-6
Theft from vehicle53+2
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs330
Attempted murder220
Attempted sexual offences21+1
Common robbery220
Crimen injuria26-4
Murder21+1
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition10+1
Aggravated robbery12-1
Sexual assault13-2
Shoplifting14-3
Abduction000
Arson000
Contact sexual offences000
Culpable homicide01-1
Kidnapping02-2
Neglect and ill-treatment of children000
Public violence000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
Vehicle theft000
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Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Wanda

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Steunmekaar

13 crimes ↑ 62.5%

Goedemoed

16 crimes ↓ 52.9%

Gariepdam

35 crimes ↑ 2.9%

Springfontein

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Luckhoff

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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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