Memel Crime Statistics

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

A84/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

112

-28.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

556

per 100k

Safety Score

84/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

26,820

Crime Breakdown — Memel (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	17	15.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	16	14.3%
Common assault	contact	16	14.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	16	14.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	16	14.3%
Stock Theft	property	16	14.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	12	10.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	8	7.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	7	6.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	5	4.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	3.6%
Murder	contact	4	3.6%
Rape	contact	4	3.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	2.7%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	2.7%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	1	0.9%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	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%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	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%
Sexual Assault	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%

Memel Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Memel Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Memel Safe?

Yes, Memel is relatively safe.

Memel scores 84/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 556 per 100,000 people, Memel sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Memel can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-82%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-28.2%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

15% of all crime

Rank in Thabo Mofutsanyana (Bethlehem)

7/31

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Memel

In 2025, Memel recorded 112 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Memel is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 17 reported cases (15.2% of all crime in Memel), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 16 cases (14.3%) and Common assault at 16 cases (14.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Memel has decreased by 28.2%, a positive sign for the Memel community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Memel?

The most reported crimes in Memel are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (17 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (16 cases), Common assault (16 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Memel has a crime rate of 556 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)
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)