Aliwal North vs Burgersdorp: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Burgersdorp had 394 fewer reported crimes than Aliwal North (342 vs 736 — 54% difference).
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.