Bethal Crime Statistics

Bethal, Gert Sibande (Ermelo), Mpumalanga — Latest SAPS Crime Data

D40/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

708

-11.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,795

per 100k

Safety Score

40/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

33,775

Crime Breakdown — Bethal (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	239	33.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	152	21.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	117	16.5%
Common assault	contact	83	11.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	48	6.8%
Shoplifting	other-serious	47	6.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	33	4.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	27	3.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	24	3.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	23	3.2%
Rape	contact	23	3.2%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	17	2.4%
Stock Theft	property	16	2.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	15	2.1%
Common robbery	contact	12	1.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	12	1.7%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	12	1.7%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	9	1.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	8	1.1%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	0.7%
Truck hijacking	contact	5	0.7%
Carjacking	contact	3	0.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	0.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	0.4%
Kidnapping	contact	3	0.4%
Murder	contact	3	0.4%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	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%

Bethal Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Bethal Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Bethal Safe?

Bethal has moderate safety levels.

Bethal scores 40/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Bethal is 2,795 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Bethal, especially at night.

vs National Average

-9%

Below average

Year-on-Year

-11.2%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

34% of all crime

Rank in Gert Sibande (Ermelo)

30/38

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Bethal

In 2025, Bethal recorded 708 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Bethal is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 239 reported cases (33.8% of all crime in Bethal), followed by Commercial Crime at 152 cases (21.5%) and Drug-Related Crime at 117 cases (16.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Bethal has decreased by 11.2%, a positive sign for the Bethal community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Bethal?

The most reported crimes in Bethal are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (239 cases), Commercial Crime (152 cases), Drug-Related Crime (117 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Bethal compare to other areas in Gert Sibande (Ermelo)?

Bethal has a crime rate of 2,795 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Gert Sibande (Ermelo), Val is safer with a rate of 127 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Gert Sibande (Ermelo)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Val	33,775	32	127	A (98)
Ekulindeni	33,775	62	246	A (93)
Charl Cilliers	33,775	69	272	A (92)
Davel	33,775	122	483	A (86)
Sheepmoor	33,775	123	486	A (86)
Mahamba	33,775	125	494	A (86)
Perdekop	33,775	127	500	A (85)
Chrissiesmeer	33,775	152	601	A (83)
Greylingstad	33,775	159	628	A (83)
Wakkerstroom	33,775	167	660	A (82)