Roadside Crime Statistics

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

A100/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

-65% vs 2024

Crime Rate

per 100k

Safety Score

100/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

26,820

Crime Breakdown — Roadside (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	42.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	1	14.3%
Common robbery	contact	1	14.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	14.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	14.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	1	14.3%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	0	0.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	0	0.0%
Common assault	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	0	0.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	0	0.0%
Murder	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%
Rape	contact	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%
Sexual Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Roadside Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Roadside Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Roadside Safe?

Yes, Roadside is relatively safe.

Roadside scores 100/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 34 per 100,000 people, Roadside sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Roadside can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-99%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-65%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Culpable homicide

43% of all crime

Rank in Thabo Mofutsanyana (Bethlehem)

1/31

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Roadside

In 2025, Roadside recorded 7 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Roadside is Culpable homicide with 3 reported cases (42.9% of all crime in Roadside), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 1 cases (14.3%) and Common robbery at 1 cases (14.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Roadside has decreased by 65%, a positive sign for the Roadside community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Roadside?

The most reported crimes in Roadside are Culpable homicide (3 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (1 cases), Common robbery (1 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Roadside has a crime rate of 34 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Thabo Mofutsanyana (Bethlehem), Roadside is among the safer areas.

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Other Precincts in Thabo Mofutsanyana (Bethlehem)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
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)
Marquard	26,820	252	1,253	B (67)