Bethanie Crime Statistics

Bethanie, Bojanala (Rustenburg), North West — Latest SAPS Crime Data

C59/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

674

-4.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,605

per 100k

Safety Score

59/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

56,015

Crime Breakdown — Bethanie (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	224	33.2%
Common assault	contact	97	14.4%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	91	13.5%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	79	11.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	76	11.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	61	9.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	60	8.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	45	6.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	37	5.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	19	2.8%
Common robbery	contact	13	1.9%
Stock Theft	property	13	1.9%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	12	1.8%
Rape	contact	11	1.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	8	1.2%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	7	1.0%
Attempted murder	contact	5	0.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	5	0.7%
Arson	contact-related	4	0.6%
Carjacking	contact	4	0.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	0.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	0.6%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.4%
Kidnapping	contact	3	0.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	0.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	3	0.4%
Murder	contact	1	0.1%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.1%
Abduction	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%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Bethanie Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Bethanie Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Bethanie Safe?

Bethanie has moderate safety levels.

Bethanie scores 59/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Bethanie is 1,605 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Bethanie, especially at night.

vs National Average

-48%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-4.3%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

33% of all crime

Rank in Bojanala (Rustenburg)

12/29

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Bethanie

In 2025, Bethanie recorded 674 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Bethanie is Drug-Related Crime with 224 reported cases (33.2% of all crime in Bethanie), followed by Common assault at 97 cases (14.4%) and Sexual offences detected as a result of police action at 91 cases (13.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Bethanie has decreased by 4.3%, a positive sign for the Bethanie community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Bethanie?

The most reported crimes in Bethanie are Drug-Related Crime (224 cases), Common assault (97 cases), Sexual offences detected as a result of police action (91 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Bethanie compare to other areas in Bojanala (Rustenburg)?

Bethanie has a crime rate of 1,605 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Bojanala (Rustenburg), Boons is safer with a rate of 229 per 100k.

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Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Boons	56,015	96	229	A (94)
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Assen	56,015	263	627	A (83)
Jericho	56,015	454	1,080	B (71)
Mabeskraal	56,015	467	1,112	B (70)
Bedwang	56,015	492	1,171	B (69)
Madikwe	56,015	521	1,241	B (67)
Cyferskuil	56,015	588	1,400	C (64)
Lethabong	56,015	597	1,421	C (64)
Swartruggens	56,015	625	1,487	C (62)