Glen Crime Statistics

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

A89/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

108

-12.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

373

per 100k

Safety Score

89/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

38,640

Crime Breakdown — Glen (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	25	23.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	23	21.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	16	14.8%
Stock Theft	property	15	13.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	8	7.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	8	7.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	7	6.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	4.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	4	3.7%
Rape	contact	4	3.7%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	4	3.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	2.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	3	2.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	3	2.8%
Murder	contact	3	2.8%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	2.8%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	2.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	3	2.8%
Abduction	contact	1	0.9%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.9%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.9%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.9%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.9%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Glen Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Glen Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Glen Safe?

Yes, Glen is relatively safe.

Glen scores 89/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 373 per 100,000 people, Glen sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Glen can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-88%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-12.9%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Common assault

23% of all crime

Rank in Bloemfontein (Mangaung)

4/21

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Glen

In 2025, Glen recorded 108 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Glen is Common assault with 25 reported cases (23.1% of all crime in Glen), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 23 cases (21.3%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 16 cases (14.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Glen has decreased by 12.9%, a positive sign for the Glen community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Glen?

The most reported crimes in Glen are Common assault (25 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (23 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (16 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Glen has a crime rate of 373 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)
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)
Bayswater	38,640	581	2,006	C (52)