Hobhouse Crime Statistics

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

A91/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

-17.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

328

per 100k

Safety Score

91/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

26,820

Crime Breakdown — Hobhouse (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	21	31.8%
Common assault	contact	11	16.7%
Stock Theft	property	9	13.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	7	10.6%
Rape	contact	7	10.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	5	7.6%
Murder	contact	5	7.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	4	6.1%
Kidnapping	contact	4	6.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	1.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	1	1.5%
Common robbery	contact	1	1.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	1.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	1	1.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	1.5%
Public violence	contact-related	1	1.5%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	1.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	1.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	1.5%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	1	1.5%
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%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	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%

Hobhouse Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Hobhouse Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Hobhouse Safe?

Yes, Hobhouse is relatively safe.

Hobhouse scores 91/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 328 per 100,000 people, Hobhouse sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Hobhouse can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-89%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-17.5%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

32% of all crime

Rank in Thabo Mofutsanyana (Bethlehem)

4/31

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Hobhouse

In 2025, Hobhouse recorded 66 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Hobhouse is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 21 reported cases (31.8% of all crime in Hobhouse), followed by Common assault at 11 cases (16.7%) and Stock Theft at 9 cases (13.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Hobhouse has decreased by 17.5%, a positive sign for the Hobhouse community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Hobhouse?

The most reported crimes in Hobhouse are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (21 cases), Common assault (11 cases), Stock Theft (9 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Hobhouse has a crime rate of 328 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)
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)
Marquard	26,820	252	1,253	B (67)