Ficksburg Crime Statistics

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

F15/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,230

-16% vs 2024

Crime Rate

6,115

per 100k

Safety Score

15/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

26,820

Crime Breakdown — Ficksburg (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	221	18.0%
Common assault	contact	203	16.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	179	14.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	165	13.4%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	141	11.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	108	8.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	96	7.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	84	6.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	71	5.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	60	4.9%
Stock Theft	property	51	4.1%
Rape	contact	36	2.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	33	2.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	27	2.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	27	2.2%
Common robbery	contact	23	1.9%
Attempted murder	contact	21	1.7%
Murder	contact	21	1.7%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	15	1.2%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	15	1.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	11	0.9%
Kidnapping	contact	9	0.7%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	7	0.6%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	0.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	0.2%
Abduction	contact	1	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Ficksburg Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Ficksburg Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Ficksburg Safe?

No, Ficksburg has high crime levels.

Ficksburg scores 15/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Ficksburg is 6,115 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Ficksburg, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+99%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-16%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

18% of all crime

Rank in Thabo Mofutsanyana (Bethlehem)

27/31

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Ficksburg

In 2025, Ficksburg recorded 1,230 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Ficksburg is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 221 reported cases (18.0% of all crime in Ficksburg), followed by Common assault at 203 cases (16.5%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 179 cases (14.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Ficksburg has decreased by 16%, a positive sign for the Ficksburg community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Ficksburg?

The most reported crimes in Ficksburg are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (221 cases), Common assault (203 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (179 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Ficksburg has a crime rate of 6,115 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)