Clocolan Crime Statistics

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

C51/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

408

+2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,028

per 100k

Safety Score

51/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

26,820

Crime Breakdown — Clocolan (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	151	37.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	69	16.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	52	12.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	49	12.0%
Common assault	contact	27	6.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	25	6.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	23	5.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	23	5.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	21	5.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	21	5.1%
Stock Theft	property	20	4.9%
Rape	contact	15	3.7%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	9	2.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	8	2.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	7	1.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	1.2%
Attempted murder	contact	3	0.7%
Common robbery	contact	3	0.7%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	3	0.7%
Shoplifting	other-serious	3	0.7%
Murder	contact	1	0.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	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%
Kidnapping	contact	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Clocolan Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Clocolan Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Clocolan Safe?

Clocolan has moderate safety levels.

Clocolan scores 51/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Clocolan is 2,028 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Clocolan, especially at night.

vs National Average

-34%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+2%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

37% of all crime

Rank in Thabo Mofutsanyana (Bethlehem)

17/31

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Clocolan

In 2025, Clocolan recorded 408 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Clocolan is Drug-Related Crime with 151 reported cases (37.0% of all crime in Clocolan), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 69 cases (16.9%) and Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 52 cases (12.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Clocolan has increased by 2%, indicating a worsening trend for the Clocolan area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Clocolan?

The most reported crimes in Clocolan are Drug-Related Crime (151 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (69 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (52 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Clocolan has a crime rate of 2,028 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)