Makwane Crime Statistics

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

F29/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

740

+0.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,680

per 100k

Safety Score

29/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

26,820

Crime Breakdown — Makwane (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	207	28.0%
Common assault	contact	139	18.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	95	12.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	83	11.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	73	9.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	60	8.1%
Rape	contact	53	7.2%
Stock Theft	property	44	5.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	29	3.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	29	3.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	28	3.8%
Common robbery	contact	25	3.4%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	21	2.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	17	2.3%
Murder	contact	16	2.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	13	1.8%
Attempted murder	contact	12	1.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	11	1.5%
Kidnapping	contact	8	1.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	5	0.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	0.7%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	0.5%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	0.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Makwane Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Makwane Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Makwane Safe?

No, Makwane has high crime levels.

Makwane scores 29/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Makwane is 3,680 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Makwane, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+20%

Above average

Year-on-Year

+0.5%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

28% of all crime

Rank in Thabo Mofutsanyana (Bethlehem)

23/31

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Makwane

In 2025, Makwane recorded 740 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Makwane is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 207 reported cases (28.0% of all crime in Makwane), followed by Common assault at 139 cases (18.8%) and Burglary at residential premises at 95 cases (12.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Makwane has increased by 0.5%, indicating a worsening trend for the Makwane area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Makwane?

The most reported crimes in Makwane are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (207 cases), Common assault (139 cases), Burglary at residential premises (95 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Makwane has a crime rate of 3,680 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)