Harrismith vs Phuthaditjhaba: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Harrismith had 371 fewer reported crimes than Phuthaditjhaba (1,477 vs 1,848 — 20% difference).
Harrismith
Harrismith precinct
Total crimes
1,477
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 7.6% fewer crimes
Crime split
519 violent · 362 property · 596 other
18 murders
Most reported crime
Serious assault (194)
Phuthaditjhaba
Phuthaditjhaba precinct
Total crimes
1,848
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 5.9% fewer crimes
Crime split
911 violent · 378 property · 559 other
28 murders
Most reported crime
Serious assault (306)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Harrismith had 371 fewer reported crimes (1,477 vs 1,848)
- Most reported crime in Harrismith: Serious assault · In Phuthaditjhaba: Serious assault
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Harrismith safer than Phuthaditjhaba?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Harrismith had 371 fewer reported crimes than Phuthaditjhaba (1,477 vs 1,848 — 20% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Harrismith vs Phuthaditjhaba?
Harrismith (Harrismith precinct) reported 1,477 serious crimes, while Phuthaditjhaba (Phuthaditjhaba precinct) reported 1,848 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.