Bayswater Crime Statistics

Bayswater, Bloemfontein (Mangaung), Free State — Latest SAPS Crime Data

C52/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

581

-9.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,006

per 100k

Safety Score

52/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

38,640

Crime Breakdown — Bayswater (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	259	44.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	176	30.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	87	15.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	52	9.0%
Common assault	contact	41	7.1%
Shoplifting	other-serious	40	6.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	20	3.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	15	2.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	12	2.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	12	2.1%
Common robbery	contact	9	1.5%
Rape	contact	8	1.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	7	1.2%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	7	1.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	7	1.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	5	0.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	5	0.9%
Carjacking	contact	3	0.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	3	0.5%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	0.5%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.2%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.2%
Stock Theft	property	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Murder	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Bayswater Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Bayswater Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Bayswater Safe?

Bayswater has moderate safety levels.

Bayswater scores 52/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Bayswater is 2,006 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Bayswater, especially at night.

vs National Average

-35%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-9.4%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

45% of all crime

Rank in Bloemfontein (Mangaung)

11/21

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Bayswater

In 2025, Bayswater recorded 581 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Bayswater is Commercial Crime with 259 reported cases (44.6% of all crime in Bayswater), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 176 cases (30.3%) and Burglary at residential premises at 87 cases (15.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Bayswater has decreased by 9.4%, a positive sign for the Bayswater community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Bayswater?

The most reported crimes in Bayswater are Commercial Crime (259 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (176 cases), Burglary at residential premises (87 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Bayswater compare to other areas in Bloemfontein (Mangaung)?

Bayswater has a crime rate of 2,006 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Bloemfontein (Mangaung), Tierpoort is safer with a rate of 132 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Bloemfontein (Mangaung)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Tierpoort	38,640	38	132	A (97)
Van Stadensrus	38,640	39	135	A (97)
Soutpan	38,640	98	339	A (90)
Glen	38,640	108	373	A (89)
Wepener	38,640	285	983	B (73)
Dewetsdorp	38,640	338	1,167	B (69)
Batho	38,640	428	1,478	C (62)
Thaba-Nchu	38,640	452	1,561	C (60)
Sonskyn	38,640	542	1,871	C (54)
Bainsvlei	38,640	561	1,936	C (53)