Rosendal Crime Statistics

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

A84/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

107

-20.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

533

per 100k

Safety Score

84/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

26,820

Crime Breakdown — Rosendal (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	32	29.9%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	25	23.4%
Common assault	contact	15	14.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	8	7.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	8	7.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	8	7.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	7	6.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	7	6.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	7	6.5%
Stock Theft	property	7	6.5%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	5	4.7%
Rape	contact	4	3.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	3	2.8%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	3	2.8%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.9%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.9%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	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%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Murder	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%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Rosendal Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Rosendal Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Rosendal Safe?

Yes, Rosendal is relatively safe.

Rosendal scores 84/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 533 per 100,000 people, Rosendal sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Rosendal can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-83%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-20.1%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

30% of all crime

Rank in Thabo Mofutsanyana (Bethlehem)

5/31

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Rosendal

In 2025, Rosendal recorded 107 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Rosendal is Drug-Related Crime with 32 reported cases (29.9% of all crime in Rosendal), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 25 cases (23.4%) and Common assault at 15 cases (14.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Rosendal has decreased by 20.1%, a positive sign for the Rosendal community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Rosendal?

The most reported crimes in Rosendal are Drug-Related Crime (32 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (25 cases), Common assault (15 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Rosendal has a crime rate of 533 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)
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)