Bohlokong Crime Statistics

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

F12/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,381

+3.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

6,864

per 100k

Safety Score

12/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

26,820

Crime Breakdown — Bohlokong (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	305	22.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	283	20.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	197	14.3%
Common assault	contact	171	12.4%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	132	9.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	131	9.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	117	8.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	107	7.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	95	6.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	48	3.5%
Rape	contact	47	3.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	40	2.9%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	40	2.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	29	2.1%
Murder	contact	16	1.2%
Stock Theft	property	13	0.9%
Attempted murder	contact	9	0.7%
Kidnapping	contact	9	0.7%
Common robbery	contact	8	0.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	8	0.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	7	0.5%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	5	0.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	5	0.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	5	0.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	0.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Bohlokong Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Bohlokong Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Bohlokong Safe?

No, Bohlokong has high crime levels.

Bohlokong scores 12/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Bohlokong is 6,864 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Bohlokong, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+124%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+3.7%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

22% of all crime

Rank in Thabo Mofutsanyana (Bethlehem)

28/31

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Bohlokong

In 2025, Bohlokong recorded 1,381 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Bohlokong is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 305 reported cases (22.1% of all crime in Bohlokong), followed by Drug-Related Crime at 283 cases (20.5%) and Burglary at residential premises at 197 cases (14.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Bohlokong has increased by 3.7%, indicating a worsening trend for the Bohlokong area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Bohlokong?

The most reported crimes in Bohlokong are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (305 cases), Drug-Related Crime (283 cases), Burglary at residential premises (197 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Bohlokong has a crime rate of 6,864 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)
Arlington	26,820	172	854	B (77)
Paul Roux	26,820	245	1,219	B (68)