Phuthaditjhaba Crime Statistics

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

F3/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,191

-6.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

10,891

per 100k

Safety Score

3/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

26,820

Crime Breakdown — Phuthaditjhaba (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	416	19.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	408	18.6%
Common assault	contact	311	14.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	224	10.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	155	7.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	151	6.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	144	6.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	140	6.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	108	4.9%
Common robbery	contact	99	4.5%
Shoplifting	other-serious	96	4.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	96	4.4%
Rape	contact	87	4.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	71	3.2%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	61	2.8%
Stock Theft	property	61	2.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	60	2.7%
Murder	contact	37	1.7%
Attempted murder	contact	29	1.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	28	1.3%
Kidnapping	contact	27	1.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	25	1.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	19	0.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	15	0.7%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	13	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	13	0.6%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	9	0.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	9	0.4%
Carjacking	contact	5	0.2%
Public violence	contact-related	3	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Phuthaditjhaba Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Phuthaditjhaba Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Phuthaditjhaba Safe?

No, Phuthaditjhaba has high crime levels.

Phuthaditjhaba scores 3/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Phuthaditjhaba is 10,891 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Phuthaditjhaba, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+255%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-6.4%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

19% of all crime

Rank in Thabo Mofutsanyana (Bethlehem)

31/31

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Phuthaditjhaba

In 2025, Phuthaditjhaba recorded 2,191 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Phuthaditjhaba is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 416 reported cases (19.0% of all crime in Phuthaditjhaba), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 408 cases (18.6%) and Common assault at 311 cases (14.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Phuthaditjhaba has decreased by 6.4%, a positive sign for the Phuthaditjhaba community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Phuthaditjhaba?

The most reported crimes in Phuthaditjhaba are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (416 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (408 cases), Common assault (311 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Phuthaditjhaba has a crime rate of 10,891 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)