Tseki Crime Statistics

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

F30/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

730

-7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,628

per 100k

Safety Score

30/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

26,820

Crime Breakdown — Tseki (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	180	24.7%
Common assault	contact	143	19.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	131	17.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	104	14.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	64	8.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	61	8.4%
Stock Theft	property	40	5.5%
Rape	contact	35	4.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	27	3.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	27	3.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	25	3.4%
Murder	contact	21	2.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	20	2.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	20	2.7%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	17	2.3%
Common robbery	contact	13	1.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	11	1.5%
Attempted murder	contact	8	1.1%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	5	0.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	4	0.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	4	0.5%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	0.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.4%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Tseki Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Tseki Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Tseki Safe?

No, Tseki has high crime levels.

Tseki scores 30/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Tseki is 3,628 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Tseki, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+18%

Above average

Year-on-Year

-7%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

25% of all crime

Rank in Thabo Mofutsanyana (Bethlehem)

22/31

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Tseki

In 2025, Tseki recorded 730 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Tseki is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 180 reported cases (24.7% of all crime in Tseki), followed by Common assault at 143 cases (19.6%) and Burglary at residential premises at 131 cases (17.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Tseki has decreased by 7%, a positive sign for the Tseki community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Tseki?

The most reported crimes in Tseki are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (180 cases), Common assault (143 cases), Burglary at residential premises (131 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Tseki has a crime rate of 3,628 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)