Paul Roux Crime Statistics

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

B68/100

Safe

Total Crimes

245

-5.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,219

per 100k

Safety Score

68/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

26,820

Crime Breakdown — Paul Roux (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	64	26.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	47	19.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	37	15.1%
Common assault	contact	33	13.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	32	13.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	29	11.8%
Stock Theft	property	21	8.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	20	8.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	15	6.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	13	5.3%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	3	1.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	3	1.2%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	1	0.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.4%
Murder	contact	1	0.4%
Rape	contact	1	0.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.4%
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%
Common robbery	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 residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	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%

Paul Roux Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Paul Roux Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Paul Roux Safe?

Yes, Paul Roux is relatively safe.

Paul Roux scores 68/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,219 per 100,000 people, Paul Roux sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Paul Roux can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-60%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-5.4%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

26% of all crime

Rank in Thabo Mofutsanyana (Bethlehem)

10/31

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Paul Roux

In 2025, Paul Roux recorded 245 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Paul Roux is Drug-Related Crime with 64 reported cases (26.1% of all crime in Paul Roux), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 47 cases (19.2%) and Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 37 cases (15.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Paul Roux has decreased by 5.4%, a positive sign for the Paul Roux community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Paul Roux?

The most reported crimes in Paul Roux are Drug-Related Crime (64 cases), Burglary at residential premises (47 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (37 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Paul Roux has a crime rate of 1,219 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)
Marquard	26,820	252	1,253	B (67)