Marquard Crime Statistics

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

B67/100

Safe

Total Crimes

252

+18.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,253

per 100k

Safety Score

67/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

26,820

Crime Breakdown — Marquard (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	64	25.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	45	17.9%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	32	12.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	25	9.9%
Common assault	contact	23	9.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	21	8.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	21	8.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	19	7.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	17	6.7%
Stock Theft	property	12	4.8%
Rape	contact	11	4.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	9	3.6%
Attempted murder	contact	7	2.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	7	2.8%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	5	2.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	1.6%
Common robbery	contact	3	1.2%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	1.2%
Murder	contact	3	1.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	1.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	0.4%
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%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Marquard Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Marquard Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Marquard Safe?

Yes, Marquard is relatively safe.

Marquard scores 67/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,253 per 100,000 people, Marquard sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Marquard can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-59%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+18.3%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

25% of all crime

Rank in Thabo Mofutsanyana (Bethlehem)

11/31

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Marquard

In 2025, Marquard recorded 252 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Marquard is Drug-Related Crime with 64 reported cases (25.4% of all crime in Marquard), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 45 cases (17.9%) and Sexual offences detected as a result of police action at 32 cases (12.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Marquard has increased by 18.3%, indicating a worsening trend for the Marquard area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Marquard?

The most reported crimes in Marquard are Drug-Related Crime (64 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (45 cases), Sexual offences detected as a result of police action (32 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Marquard has a crime rate of 1,253 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)