Kariega vs Walmer: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Kariega had 285 fewer reported crimes than Walmer (1,368 vs 1,653 — 17% difference).
Kariega
Kariega precinct
Total crimes
1,368
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 5.6% fewer crimes
Crime split
235 violent · 247 property · 886 other
9 murders
Most reported crime
Theft from vehicle (94)
Walmer
Walmer precinct
Total crimes
1,653
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 9.8% fewer crimes
Crime split
611 violent · 551 property · 491 other
89 murders
Most reported crime
Residential burglary (264)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Kariega had 285 fewer reported crimes (1,368 vs 1,653)
- Most reported crime in Kariega: Theft from vehicle · In Walmer: Residential burglary
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kariega safer than Walmer?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Kariega had 285 fewer reported crimes than Walmer (1,368 vs 1,653 — 17% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Kariega vs Walmer?
Kariega (Kariega precinct) reported 1,368 serious crimes, while Walmer (Walmer precinct) reported 1,653 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.