Botshabelo Crime Statistics

Botshabelo, Bloemfontein (Mangaung), Free State — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F12/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,995

-15.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

6,884

per 100k

Safety Score

12/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

38,640

Crime Breakdown — Botshabelo (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	447	22.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	427	21.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	301	15.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	239	12.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	197	9.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	127	6.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	127	6.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	100	5.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	96	4.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	84	4.2%
Common robbery	contact	83	4.2%
Attempted murder	contact	63	3.2%
Rape	contact	63	3.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	52	2.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	37	1.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	36	1.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	35	1.8%
Stock Theft	property	33	1.7%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	28	1.4%
Murder	contact	21	1.1%
Kidnapping	contact	15	0.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	11	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	11	0.6%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	8	0.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	7	0.4%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.2%
Carjacking	contact	4	0.2%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	0.2%
Public violence	contact-related	3	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	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%

Botshabelo Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Botshabelo Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Botshabelo Safe?

No, Botshabelo has high crime levels.

Botshabelo scores 12/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Botshabelo is 6,884 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Botshabelo, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+124%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-15.4%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Common assault

22% of all crime

Rank in Bloemfontein (Mangaung)

16/21

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Botshabelo

In 2025, Botshabelo recorded 1,995 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Botshabelo is Common assault with 447 reported cases (22.4% of all crime in Botshabelo), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 427 cases (21.4%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 301 cases (15.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Botshabelo has decreased by 15.4%, a positive sign for the Botshabelo community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Botshabelo?

The most reported crimes in Botshabelo are Common assault (447 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (427 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (301 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Botshabelo compare to other areas in Bloemfontein (Mangaung)?

Botshabelo has a crime rate of 6,884 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Bloemfontein (Mangaung), Tierpoort is safer with a rate of 132 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Bloemfontein (Mangaung)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Tierpoort	38,640	38	132	A (97)
Van Stadensrus	38,640	39	135	A (97)
Soutpan	38,640	98	339	A (90)
Glen	38,640	108	373	A (89)
Wepener	38,640	285	983	B (73)
Dewetsdorp	38,640	338	1,167	B (69)
Batho	38,640	428	1,478	C (62)
Thaba-Nchu	38,640	452	1,561	C (60)
Sonskyn	38,640	542	1,871	C (54)
Bainsvlei	38,640	561	1,936	C (53)