Arlington Crime Statistics

Arlington, Thabo Mofutsanyana (Bethlehem), Free State — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B77/100

Safe

Total Crimes

172

+17.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

854

per 100k

Safety Score

77/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

26,820

Crime Breakdown — Arlington (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	87	50.6%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	47	27.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	23	13.4%
Common assault	contact	15	8.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	12	7.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	11	6.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	9	5.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	4	2.3%
Stock Theft	property	4	2.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	3	1.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	1.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	3	1.7%
Rape	contact	3	1.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	3	1.7%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.6%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.6%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.6%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
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%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Arlington Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Arlington Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Arlington Safe?

Yes, Arlington is relatively safe.

Arlington scores 77/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 854 per 100,000 people, Arlington sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Arlington can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-72%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+17.8%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

51% of all crime

Rank in Thabo Mofutsanyana (Bethlehem)

9/31

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Arlington

In 2025, Arlington recorded 172 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Arlington is Drug-Related Crime with 87 reported cases (50.6% of all crime in Arlington), followed by Sexual offences detected as a result of police action at 47 cases (27.3%) and Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 23 cases (13.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Arlington has increased by 17.8%, indicating a worsening trend for the Arlington area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Arlington?

The most reported crimes in Arlington are Drug-Related Crime (87 cases), Sexual offences detected as a result of police action (47 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (23 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Arlington compare to other areas in Thabo Mofutsanyana (Bethlehem)?

Arlington has a crime rate of 854 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Thabo Mofutsanyana (Bethlehem), Roadside is safer with a rate of 34 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Thabo Mofutsanyana (Bethlehem)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Roadside	26,820	7	34	A (100)
Verkykerskop	26,820	14	71	A (99)
Kommissiepoort	26,820	59	295	A (91)
Hobhouse	26,820	66	328	A (91)
Rosendal	26,820	107	533	A (84)
Excelsior	26,820	109	541	A (84)
Memel	26,820	112	556	A (84)
Tweespruit	26,820	134	667	A (81)
Paul Roux	26,820	245	1,219	B (68)
Marquard	26,820	252	1,253	B (67)