Vrede Crime Statistics

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

D44/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

506

+2.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,517

per 100k

Safety Score

44/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

26,820

Crime Breakdown — Vrede (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	88	17.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	88	17.4%
Common assault	contact	84	16.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	63	12.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	44	8.7%
Stock Theft	property	41	8.1%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	40	7.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	37	7.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	35	6.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	27	5.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	25	4.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	19	3.8%
Rape	contact	19	3.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	13	2.6%
Common robbery	contact	12	2.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	11	2.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	9	1.8%
Attempted murder	contact	3	0.6%
Kidnapping	contact	3	0.6%
Murder	contact	3	0.6%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	3	0.6%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.2%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.2%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.2%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%

Vrede Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Vrede Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Vrede Safe?

Vrede has moderate safety levels.

Vrede scores 44/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Vrede is 2,517 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Vrede, especially at night.

vs National Average

-18%

Below average

Year-on-Year

+2.4%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

17% of all crime

Rank in Thabo Mofutsanyana (Bethlehem)

21/31

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Vrede

In 2025, Vrede recorded 506 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Vrede is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 88 reported cases (17.4% of all crime in Vrede), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 88 cases (17.4%) and Common assault at 84 cases (16.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Vrede has increased by 2.4%, indicating a worsening trend for the Vrede area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Vrede?

The most reported crimes in Vrede are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (88 cases), Burglary at residential premises (88 cases), Common assault (84 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Vrede has a crime rate of 2,517 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)