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Aliwal North vs Burgersdorp: Crime Comparison

2025-2026 SAPS data

Burgersdorp had 394 fewer reported crimes than Aliwal North (342 vs 736 — 54% difference).

Precinct-level data
This comparison uses police precinct data from SAPS. Crime figures cover the entire precinct area, which may extend beyond the named suburb.

Aliwal North

Aliwal North precinct

Total crimes

736

Apr–Dec 2025

vs Apr–Dec 2024

→ Stable

Crime split

261 violent · 262 property · 213 other

3 murders

Most reported crime

Serious assault (138)

Burgersdorp

Burgersdorp precinct

Total crimes

342

Apr–Dec 2025

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 4% fewer crimes

Crime split

140 violent · 99 property · 103 other

3 murders

Most reported crime

Serious assault (67)

Crime trend over time

Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.

At a glance

  • Burgersdorp had 394 fewer reported crimes (342 vs 736)
  • Burgersdorp is improving while Burgersdorp is worsening
  • Most reported crime in Aliwal North: Serious assault · In Burgersdorp: Serious assault

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aliwal North safer than Burgersdorp?

SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Burgersdorp had 394 fewer reported crimes than Aliwal North (342 vs 736 — 54% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.

What is the crime rate in Aliwal North vs Burgersdorp?

Aliwal North (Aliwal North precinct) reported 736 serious crimes, while Burgersdorp (Burgersdorp precinct) reported 342 serious crimes. Note: these are precinct-level figures from SAPS, not suburb-specific counts.

Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics. Methodology · Disclaimer

This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.