Aliwal North vs Burgersdorp: Crime Comparison
SAPS data for Apr–Jun 2026
Burgersdorp had 160 fewer reported crimes than Aliwal North in Apr–Jun 2026 (117 vs 277 — 58% fewer than Aliwal North).
Aliwal North
Aliwal North precinct
Total crimes
277
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↓ 10.9% fewer crimes
Crime split
66 violent · 60 property · 151 other
Most reported crime
Residential burglary (37)
Burgersdorp
Burgersdorp precinct
Total crimes
117
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↑ 9.3% more crimes
Crime split
32 violent · 30 property · 55 other
1 murder
Most reported crime
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (21)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Burgersdorp had 160 fewer reported crimes (117 vs 277)
- Aliwal North recorded fewer crimes than a year earlier, while Burgersdorp recorded more
- Most reported crime in Aliwal North: Residential burglary · In Burgersdorp: Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aliwal North safer than Burgersdorp?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Burgersdorp had 160 fewer reported crimes than Aliwal North in Apr–Jun 2026 (117 vs 277 — 58% fewer than Aliwal North). 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 277 crimes in Apr–Jun 2026, while Burgersdorp (Burgersdorp precinct) reported 117 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.