Petrus Steyn Crime Statistics

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

C61/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

308

+6.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,532

per 100k

Safety Score

61/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

26,820

Crime Breakdown — Petrus Steyn (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	73	23.7%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	69	22.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	44	14.3%
Common assault	contact	36	11.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	35	11.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	25	8.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	25	8.1%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	24	7.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	16	5.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	15	4.9%
Rape	contact	13	4.2%
Stock Theft	property	11	3.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	1.6%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	4	1.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	4	1.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	1.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	1.0%
Murder	contact	3	1.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.3%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	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%
Kidnapping	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 of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Petrus Steyn Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Petrus Steyn Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Petrus Steyn Safe?

Petrus Steyn has moderate safety levels.

Petrus Steyn scores 61/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Petrus Steyn is 1,532 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Petrus Steyn, especially at night.

vs National Average

-50%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+6.2%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs

24% of all crime

Rank in Thabo Mofutsanyana (Bethlehem)

14/31

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Petrus Steyn

In 2025, Petrus Steyn recorded 308 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Petrus Steyn is Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs with 73 reported cases (23.7% of all crime in Petrus Steyn), followed by Drug-Related Crime at 69 cases (22.4%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 44 cases (14.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Petrus Steyn has increased by 6.2%, indicating a worsening trend for the Petrus Steyn area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Petrus Steyn?

The most reported crimes in Petrus Steyn are Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (73 cases), Drug-Related Crime (69 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (44 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Petrus Steyn has a crime rate of 1,532 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Thabo Mofutsanyana (Bethlehem), Roadside is safer with a rate of 34 per 100k.

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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)