Reitz Crime Statistics

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

D46/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

471

-31.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,342

per 100k

Safety Score

46/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

26,820

Crime Breakdown — Reitz (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	81	17.2%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	72	15.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	59	12.5%
Common assault	contact	57	12.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	57	12.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	51	10.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	37	7.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	36	7.6%
Stock Theft	property	35	7.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	31	6.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	24	5.1%
Rape	contact	17	3.6%
Common robbery	contact	13	2.8%
Murder	contact	9	1.9%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	7	1.5%
Kidnapping	contact	7	1.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	7	1.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	1.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	5	1.1%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	1.1%
Attempted murder	contact	3	0.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	0.6%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.2%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	0.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Reitz Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Reitz Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Reitz Safe?

Reitz has moderate safety levels.

Reitz scores 46/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Reitz is 2,342 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Reitz, especially at night.

vs National Average

-24%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-31.3%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

17% of all crime

Rank in Thabo Mofutsanyana (Bethlehem)

19/31

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Reitz

In 2025, Reitz recorded 471 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Reitz is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 81 reported cases (17.2% of all crime in Reitz), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 72 cases (15.3%) and Burglary at residential premises at 59 cases (12.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Reitz has decreased by 31.3%, a positive sign for the Reitz community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Reitz?

The most reported crimes in Reitz are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (81 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (72 cases), Burglary at residential premises (59 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Reitz has a crime rate of 2,342 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)