Bethelsdorp Crime Statistics

Bethelsdorp, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F24/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,970

+3.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

4,193

per 100k

Safety Score

24/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

62,658

Crime Breakdown — Bethelsdorp (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	539	27.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	328	16.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	323	16.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	304	15.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	195	9.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	181	9.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	132	6.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	83	4.2%
Rape	contact	69	3.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	68	3.5%
Murder	contact	67	3.4%
Attempted murder	contact	64	3.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	60	3.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	53	2.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	51	2.6%
Common robbery	contact	29	1.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	17	0.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	15	0.8%
Kidnapping	contact	9	0.5%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	8	0.4%
Carjacking	contact	8	0.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	8	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	5	0.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	4	0.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	4	0.2%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	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%
Public violence	contact-related	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Bethelsdorp Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Bethelsdorp Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Bethelsdorp Safe?

No, Bethelsdorp has high crime levels.

Bethelsdorp scores 24/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Bethelsdorp is 4,193 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Bethelsdorp, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+37%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+3.5%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Common assault

27% of all crime

Rank in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

14/18

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Bethelsdorp

In 2025, Bethelsdorp recorded 1,970 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Bethelsdorp is Common assault with 539 reported cases (27.4% of all crime in Bethelsdorp), followed by Malicious damage to property at 328 cases (16.6%) and Drug-Related Crime at 323 cases (16.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Bethelsdorp has increased by 3.5%, indicating a worsening trend for the Bethelsdorp area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Bethelsdorp?

The most reported crimes in Bethelsdorp are Common assault (539 cases), Malicious damage to property (328 cases), Drug-Related Crime (323 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Bethelsdorp compare to other areas in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)?

Bethelsdorp has a crime rate of 4,193 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Uitenhage is safer with a rate of 0 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Uitenhage	62,658	0	0	N/A (0)
Ikamvelihle	62,658	683	1,454	C (63)
Chatty	62,658	686	1,460	C (63)
Despatch	62,658	794	1,690	C (58)
Kwadwesi	62,658	1,167	2,483	D (44)
Swartkops	62,658	1,189	2,530	D (43)
Kamesh	62,658	1,372	2,919	D (39)
Motherwell	62,658	1,416	3,013	D (37)
Gelvandale	62,658	1,424	3,031	D (37)
Algoapark	62,658	1,462	3,111	D (36)