Dewetsdorp Crime Statistics

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

B69/100

Safe

Total Crimes

338

+0.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,167

per 100k

Safety Score

69/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

38,640

Crime Breakdown — Dewetsdorp (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	73	21.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	63	18.6%
Stock Theft	property	60	17.8%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	59	17.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	44	13.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	37	10.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	24	7.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	15	4.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	13	3.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	13	3.8%
Rape	contact	11	3.3%
Attempted murder	contact	8	2.4%
Murder	contact	4	1.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	1.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	4	1.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	1.2%
Common robbery	contact	3	0.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	0.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	3	0.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	3	0.9%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.3%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.3%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Dewetsdorp Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Dewetsdorp Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Dewetsdorp Safe?

Yes, Dewetsdorp is relatively safe.

Dewetsdorp scores 69/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,167 per 100,000 people, Dewetsdorp sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Dewetsdorp can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-62%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+0.3%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Common assault

22% of all crime

Rank in Bloemfontein (Mangaung)

6/21

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Dewetsdorp

In 2025, Dewetsdorp recorded 338 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Dewetsdorp is Common assault with 73 reported cases (21.6% of all crime in Dewetsdorp), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 63 cases (18.6%) and Stock Theft at 60 cases (17.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Dewetsdorp has increased by 0.3%, indicating a worsening trend for the Dewetsdorp area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Dewetsdorp?

The most reported crimes in Dewetsdorp are Common assault (73 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (63 cases), Stock Theft (60 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Dewetsdorp has a crime rate of 1,167 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Bloemfontein (Mangaung), Tierpoort is safer with a rate of 132 per 100k.

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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)
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)
Bayswater	38,640	581	2,006	C (52)