Bethal vs Hendrina: Crime Comparison
2026-2027 SAPS data
Hendrina had 35 fewer reported crimes than Bethal (193 vs 228 — 15% difference).
Bethal
Bethal precinct
Total crimes
228
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↓ 8.8% fewer crimes
Crime split
50 violent · 40 property · 138 other
5 murders
Most reported crime
Residential burglary (13)
Hendrina
Hendrina precinct
Total crimes
193
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↑ 4.9% more crimes
Crime split
53 violent · 34 property · 106 other
3 murders
Most reported crime
Serious assault (14)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Hendrina had 35 fewer reported crimes (193 vs 228)
- Bethal is improving while Hendrina is worsening
- Most reported crime in Bethal: Residential burglary · In Hendrina: Serious assault
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bethal safer than Hendrina?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Hendrina had 35 fewer reported crimes than Bethal (193 vs 228 — 15% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Bethal vs Hendrina?
Bethal (Bethal precinct) reported 228 crimes, while Hendrina (Hendrina precinct) reported 193 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.