Boithuso Crime Statistics

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

F9/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,308

+3.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

7,963

per 100k

Safety Score

9/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

38,640

Crime Breakdown — Boithuso (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	593	25.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	521	22.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	319	13.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	280	12.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	268	11.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	180	7.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	159	6.9%
Rape	contact	112	4.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	101	4.4%
Attempted murder	contact	75	3.2%
Stock Theft	property	64	2.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	51	2.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	45	1.9%
Common robbery	contact	40	1.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	36	1.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	32	1.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	31	1.3%
Murder	contact	31	1.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	31	1.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	27	1.2%
Kidnapping	contact	21	0.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	13	0.6%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	13	0.6%
Public violence	contact-related	7	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	7	0.3%
Arson	contact-related	5	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	5	0.2%
Carjacking	contact	5	0.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	4	0.2%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Boithuso Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Boithuso Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Boithuso Safe?

No, Boithuso has high crime levels.

Boithuso scores 9/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Boithuso is 7,963 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Boithuso, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+160%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+3.4%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Common assault

26% of all crime

Rank in Bloemfontein (Mangaung)

17/21

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Boithuso

In 2025, Boithuso recorded 2,308 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Boithuso is Common assault with 593 reported cases (25.7% of all crime in Boithuso), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 521 cases (22.6%) and Burglary at residential premises at 319 cases (13.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Boithuso has increased by 3.4%, indicating a worsening trend for the Boithuso area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Boithuso?

The most reported crimes in Boithuso are Common assault (593 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (521 cases), Burglary at residential premises (319 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Boithuso has a crime rate of 7,963 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Bloemfontein (Mangaung), Tierpoort is safer with a rate of 132 per 100k.

Embed This Badge

Add a Boithuso safety badge to your website or blog. Copy the code below and paste it into your HTML.

Embed Code

<a href="https://safetybrief.co.za/province/free-state/mangaung/boithuso"><img src="https://safetybrief.co.za/api/badge/boithuso" alt="Boithuso Safety Score" /></a>

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)