Bethal vs Hendrina: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Bethal had 61 fewer reported crimes than Hendrina (437 vs 498 — 12% difference).
Bethal
Bethal precinct
Total crimes
437
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 21.1% fewer crimes
Crime split
147 violent · 97 property · 193 other
2 murders
Most reported crime
Common assault (62)
Hendrina
Hendrina precinct
Total crimes
498
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 12.6% fewer crimes
Crime split
159 violent · 103 property · 236 other
2 murders
Most reported crime
Common assault (74)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Bethal had 61 fewer reported crimes (437 vs 498)
- Most reported crime in Bethal: Common assault · In Hendrina: Common assault
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bethal safer than Hendrina?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Bethal had 61 fewer reported crimes than Hendrina (437 vs 498 — 12% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Bethal vs Hendrina?
Bethal (Bethal precinct) reported 437 serious crimes, while Hendrina (Hendrina precinct) reported 498 serious 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.