Namahadi Crime Statistics

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

F21/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

947

-5.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

4,709

per 100k

Safety Score

21/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

26,820

Crime Breakdown — Namahadi (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	173	18.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	148	15.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	145	15.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	135	14.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	100	10.6%
Common assault	contact	87	9.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	83	8.8%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	81	8.6%
Stock Theft	property	56	5.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	49	5.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	47	5.0%
Rape	contact	33	3.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	24	2.5%
Murder	contact	20	2.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	20	2.1%
Common robbery	contact	15	1.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	12	1.3%
Kidnapping	contact	7	0.7%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	7	0.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	5	0.5%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	0.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	0.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	0.3%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	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%

Namahadi Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Namahadi Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Namahadi Safe?

No, Namahadi has high crime levels.

Namahadi scores 21/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Namahadi is 4,709 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Namahadi, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+54%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-5.7%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

18% of all crime

Rank in Thabo Mofutsanyana (Bethlehem)

26/31

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Namahadi

In 2025, Namahadi recorded 947 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Namahadi is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 173 reported cases (18.3% of all crime in Namahadi), followed by Drug-Related Crime at 148 cases (15.6%) and Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 145 cases (15.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Namahadi has decreased by 5.7%, a positive sign for the Namahadi community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Namahadi?

The most reported crimes in Namahadi are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (173 cases), Drug-Related Crime (148 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (145 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Namahadi has a crime rate of 4,709 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)