Kariega vs Walmer: Crime Comparison
SAPS data for Apr–Jun 2026
Kariega had 140 fewer reported crimes than Walmer in Apr–Jun 2026 (607 vs 747 — 19% fewer than Walmer).
Kariega
Kariega precinct
Total crimes
607
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↓ 2.3% fewer crimes
Crime split
70 violent · 70 property · 467 other
3 murders
Most reported crime
Drug-related crime (147)
Walmer
Walmer precinct
Total crimes
747
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↓ 6.5% fewer crimes
Crime split
166 violent · 231 property · 350 other
40 murders
Most reported crime
All theft not mentioned elsewhere (138)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Kariega had 140 fewer reported crimes (607 vs 747)
- Most reported crime in Kariega: Drug-related crime · In Walmer: All theft not mentioned elsewhere
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kariega safer than Walmer?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Kariega had 140 fewer reported crimes than Walmer in Apr–Jun 2026 (607 vs 747 — 19% fewer than Walmer). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Kariega vs Walmer?
Kariega (Kariega precinct) reported 607 crimes in Apr–Jun 2026, while Walmer (Walmer precinct) reported 747 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.