Bethulie Crime Statistics

Bethulie, Xhariep, Free State — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F30/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

188

-8.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,616

per 100k

Safety Score

30/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

6,942

Crime Breakdown — Bethulie (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	48	25.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	39	20.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	35	18.6%
Common assault	contact	35	18.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	17	9.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	17	9.0%
Stock Theft	property	17	9.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	9	4.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	5	2.7%
Rape	contact	5	2.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	5	2.7%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	1.6%
Attempted murder	contact	3	1.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	1.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	3	1.6%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.5%
Murder	contact	1	0.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	0.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.5%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	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%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Bethulie Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Bethulie Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Bethulie Safe?

No, Bethulie has high crime levels.

Bethulie scores 30/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Bethulie is 3,616 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Bethulie, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+18%

Above average

Year-on-Year

-8.3%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

26% of all crime

Rank in Xhariep

12/19

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Bethulie

In 2025, Bethulie recorded 188 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Bethulie is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 48 reported cases (25.5% of all crime in Bethulie), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 39 cases (20.7%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 35 cases (18.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Bethulie has decreased by 8.3%, a positive sign for the Bethulie community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Bethulie?

The most reported crimes in Bethulie are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (48 cases), Burglary at residential premises (39 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (35 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Bethulie compare to other areas in Xhariep?

Bethulie has a crime rate of 3,616 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Xhariep, Wanda is safer with a rate of 101 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Xhariep

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Wanda	6,942	5	101	A (99)
Goedemoed	6,942	11	216	A (95)
Steunmekaar	6,942	11	216	A (95)
Gariepdam	6,942	28	533	A (85)
Springfontein	6,942	87	1,671	C (58)
Luckhoff	6,942	91	1,743	C (56)
Fauresmith	6,942	106	2,031	C (51)
Philippolis	6,942	162	3,111	D (35)
Jagersfontein	6,942	167	3,212	F (34)
Rouxville	6,942	182	3,500	F (31)