Warden Crime Statistics

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

D45/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

482

+23.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,397

per 100k

Safety Score

45/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

26,820

Crime Breakdown — Warden (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	84	17.4%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	71	14.7%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	68	14.1%
Common assault	contact	56	11.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	51	10.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	45	9.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	45	9.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	29	6.0%
Stock Theft	property	27	5.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	25	5.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	17	3.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	17	3.5%
Rape	contact	15	3.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	12	2.5%
Common robbery	contact	11	2.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	11	2.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	8	1.7%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	8	1.7%
Attempted murder	contact	7	1.5%
Kidnapping	contact	5	1.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	5	1.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	5	1.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.8%
Shoplifting	other-serious	4	0.8%
Carjacking	contact	3	0.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	0.6%
Murder	contact	3	0.6%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.2%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	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%

Warden Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Warden Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Warden Safe?

Warden has moderate safety levels.

Warden scores 45/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Warden is 2,397 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Warden, especially at night.

vs National Average

-22%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+23.6%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

17% of all crime

Rank in Thabo Mofutsanyana (Bethlehem)

20/31

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Warden

In 2025, Warden recorded 482 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Warden is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 84 reported cases (17.4% of all crime in Warden), followed by Sexual offences detected as a result of police action at 71 cases (14.7%) and Drug-Related Crime at 68 cases (14.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Warden has increased by 23.6%, indicating a worsening trend for the Warden area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Warden?

The most reported crimes in Warden are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (84 cases), Sexual offences detected as a result of police action (71 cases), Drug-Related Crime (68 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Warden has a crime rate of 2,397 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)