Ladybrand Crime Statistics

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

F27/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

773

-16.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,844

per 100k

Safety Score

27/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

26,820

Crime Breakdown — Ladybrand (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	149	19.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	119	15.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	116	15.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	100	12.9%
Common assault	contact	95	12.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	81	10.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	52	6.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	51	6.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	44	5.7%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	39	5.0%
Rape	contact	33	4.3%
Stock Theft	property	28	3.6%
Shoplifting	other-serious	21	2.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	20	2.6%
Attempted murder	contact	12	1.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	12	1.6%
Common robbery	contact	11	1.4%
Murder	contact	7	0.9%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	7	0.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	7	0.9%
Sexual Assault	contact	7	0.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	0.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	0.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	4	0.5%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	0.5%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.4%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Ladybrand Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Ladybrand Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Ladybrand Safe?

No, Ladybrand has high crime levels.

Ladybrand scores 27/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Ladybrand is 3,844 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Ladybrand, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+25%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-16.8%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

19% of all crime

Rank in Thabo Mofutsanyana (Bethlehem)

24/31

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Ladybrand

In 2025, Ladybrand recorded 773 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Ladybrand is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 149 reported cases (19.3% of all crime in Ladybrand), followed by Drug-Related Crime at 119 cases (15.4%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 116 cases (15.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Ladybrand has decreased by 16.8%, a positive sign for the Ladybrand community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Ladybrand?

The most reported crimes in Ladybrand are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (149 cases), Drug-Related Crime (119 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (116 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Ladybrand has a crime rate of 3,844 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)