Clarens Crime Statistics

Clarens, Thabo Mofutsanyana (Bethlehem), Free State — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B66/100

Safe

Total Crimes

268

+6.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,331

per 100k

Safety Score

66/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

26,820

Crime Breakdown — Clarens (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	60	22.4%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	59	22.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	40	14.9%
Common assault	contact	32	11.9%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	31	11.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	28	10.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	27	10.1%
Stock Theft	property	25	9.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	12	4.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	11	4.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	8	3.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	5	1.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	4	1.5%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	1.1%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	1.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	3	1.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	0.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.4%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Rape	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Clarens Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Clarens Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Clarens Safe?

Yes, Clarens is relatively safe.

Clarens scores 66/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,331 per 100,000 people, Clarens sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Clarens can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-57%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+6.3%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs

22% of all crime

Rank in Thabo Mofutsanyana (Bethlehem)

13/31

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Clarens

In 2025, Clarens recorded 268 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Clarens is Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs with 60 reported cases (22.4% of all crime in Clarens), followed by Drug-Related Crime at 59 cases (22.0%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 40 cases (14.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Clarens has increased by 6.3%, indicating a worsening trend for the Clarens area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Clarens?

The most reported crimes in Clarens are Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (60 cases), Drug-Related Crime (59 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (40 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Clarens compare to other areas in Thabo Mofutsanyana (Bethlehem)?

Clarens has a crime rate of 1,331 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Thabo Mofutsanyana (Bethlehem), Roadside is safer with a rate of 34 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Thabo Mofutsanyana (Bethlehem)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Roadside	26,820	7	34	A (100)
Verkykerskop	26,820	14	71	A (99)
Kommissiepoort	26,820	59	295	A (91)
Hobhouse	26,820	66	328	A (91)
Rosendal	26,820	107	533	A (84)
Excelsior	26,820	109	541	A (84)
Memel	26,820	112	556	A (84)
Tweespruit	26,820	134	667	A (81)
Arlington	26,820	172	854	B (77)
Paul Roux	26,820	245	1,219	B (68)