Senekal Crime Statistics

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

F25/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

832

+24.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

4,135

per 100k

Safety Score

25/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

26,820

Crime Breakdown — Senekal (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	143	17.2%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	121	14.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	120	14.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	105	12.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	93	11.2%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	93	11.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	79	9.5%
Common assault	contact	75	9.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	53	6.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	40	4.8%
Stock Theft	property	36	4.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	25	3.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	24	2.9%
Rape	contact	19	2.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	16	1.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	12	1.4%
Common robbery	contact	11	1.3%
Murder	contact	11	1.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	8	1.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	7	0.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	5	0.6%
Attempted murder	contact	4	0.5%
Kidnapping	contact	3	0.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	0.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.1%
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%
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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Senekal Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Senekal Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Senekal Safe?

No, Senekal has high crime levels.

Senekal scores 25/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Senekal is 4,135 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Senekal, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+35%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+24.6%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

17% of all crime

Rank in Thabo Mofutsanyana (Bethlehem)

25/31

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Senekal

In 2025, Senekal recorded 832 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Senekal is Drug-Related Crime with 143 reported cases (17.2% of all crime in Senekal), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 121 cases (14.5%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 120 cases (14.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Senekal has increased by 24.6%, indicating a worsening trend for the Senekal area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Senekal?

The most reported crimes in Senekal are Drug-Related Crime (143 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (121 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (120 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Senekal has a crime rate of 4,135 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)