Bedfordview Crime Statistics

Bedfordview, Ekurhuleni (East Rand), Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

D48/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

1,754

-2.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,243

per 100k

Safety Score

48/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

104,274

Crime Breakdown — Bedfordview (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	415	23.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	369	21.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	224	12.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	177	10.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	151	8.6%
Common assault	contact	129	7.4%
Carjacking	contact	112	6.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	101	5.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	91	5.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	83	4.7%
Kidnapping	contact	73	4.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	69	3.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	45	2.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	44	2.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	39	2.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	37	2.1%
Truck hijacking	contact	33	1.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	31	1.8%
Common robbery	contact	27	1.5%
Rape	contact	20	1.1%
Attempted murder	contact	17	1.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	17	1.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	12	0.7%
Murder	contact	12	0.7%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	0.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	0.2%
Public violence	contact-related	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%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	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%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%

Bedfordview Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Bedfordview Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Bedfordview Safe?

Bedfordview has moderate safety levels.

Bedfordview scores 48/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Bedfordview is 2,243 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Bedfordview, especially at night.

vs National Average

-27%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-2.5%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

24% of all crime

Rank in Ekurhuleni (East Rand)

16/39

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Bedfordview

In 2025, Bedfordview recorded 1,754 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Bedfordview is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 415 reported cases (23.7% of all crime in Bedfordview), followed by Commercial Crime at 369 cases (21.0%) and Shoplifting at 224 cases (12.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Bedfordview has decreased by 2.5%, a positive sign for the Bedfordview community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Bedfordview?

The most reported crimes in Bedfordview are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (415 cases), Commercial Crime (369 cases), Shoplifting (224 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Bedfordview compare to other areas in Ekurhuleni (East Rand)?

Bedfordview has a crime rate of 2,243 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Ekurhuleni (East Rand), Dunnottar is safer with a rate of 395 per 100k.

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Dunnottar	104,274	309	395	A (89)
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Sebenza	104,274	856	1,094	B (70)
Reigerpark	104,274	970	1,240	B (67)
Nigel	104,274	1,017	1,300	B (67)
Actonville	104,274	1,041	1,331	B (66)
Duduza	104,274	1,149	1,469	C (62)
Crystalpark	104,274	1,201	1,535	C (61)
Putfontein	104,274	1,271	1,626	C (59)