Bedford Crime Statistics

Bedford, Amathole, Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

C63/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

239

+0.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,464

per 100k

Safety Score

63/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

21,790

Crime Breakdown — Bedford (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Burglary at residential premises	property	59	24.7%
Common assault	contact	57	23.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	47	19.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	43	18.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	23	9.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	21	8.8%
Stock Theft	property	12	5.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	12	5.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	8	3.3%
Common robbery	contact	5	2.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	4	1.7%
Murder	contact	4	1.7%
Shoplifting	other-serious	4	1.7%
Attempted murder	contact	3	1.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	3	1.3%
Rape	contact	3	1.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	1.3%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	1	0.4%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.4%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Bedford Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Bedford Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Bedford Safe?

Bedford has moderate safety levels.

Bedford scores 63/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Bedford is 1,464 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Bedford, especially at night.

vs National Average

-52%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+0.8%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Burglary at residential premises

25% of all crime

Rank in Amathole

19/37

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Bedford

In 2025, Bedford recorded 239 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Bedford is Burglary at residential premises with 59 reported cases (24.7% of all crime in Bedford), followed by Common assault at 57 cases (23.8%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 47 cases (19.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Bedford has increased by 0.8%, indicating a worsening trend for the Bedford area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Bedford?

The most reported crimes in Bedford are Burglary at residential premises (59 cases), Common assault (57 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (47 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Bedford compare to other areas in Amathole?

Bedford has a crime rate of 1,464 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Amathole, Fort Beaufort is safer with a rate of 0 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Amathole

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Fort Beaufort	21,790	0	0	N/A (0)
Komga	21,790	0	0	N/A (0)
Mooiplaas	21,790	0	0	N/A (0)
Doringkloof	21,790	10	60	A (99)
Khubusidrift	21,790	15	92	A (99)
Thomas River	21,790	18	110	A (98)
Kolomane	21,790	19	115	A (98)
Hogsback	21,790	32	197	A (95)
Bholo	21,790	62	381	A (89)
Hamburg	21,790	75	459	A (87)