Excelsior Crime Statistics

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

A84/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

109

+4.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

541

per 100k

Safety Score

84/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

26,820

Crime Breakdown — Excelsior (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	35	32.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	23	21.1%
Common assault	contact	20	18.3%
Stock Theft	property	15	13.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	13	11.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	7	6.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	7	6.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	7	6.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	5	4.6%
Rape	contact	5	4.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	2.8%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	1	0.9%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.9%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.9%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Excelsior Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Excelsior Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Excelsior Safe?

Yes, Excelsior is relatively safe.

Excelsior scores 84/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 541 per 100,000 people, Excelsior sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Excelsior can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-82%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+4.8%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

32% of all crime

Rank in Thabo Mofutsanyana (Bethlehem)

6/31

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Excelsior

In 2025, Excelsior recorded 109 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Excelsior is Drug-Related Crime with 35 reported cases (32.1% of all crime in Excelsior), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 23 cases (21.1%) and Common assault at 20 cases (18.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Excelsior has increased by 4.8%, indicating a worsening trend for the Excelsior area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Excelsior?

The most reported crimes in Excelsior are Drug-Related Crime (35 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (23 cases), Common assault (20 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Excelsior has a crime rate of 541 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)
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)
Marquard	26,820	252	1,253	B (67)