Harrismith vs Phuthaditjhaba: Crime Comparison
SAPS data for Apr–Jun 2026
Phuthaditjhaba had 5 fewer reported crimes than Harrismith in Apr–Jun 2026 (625 vs 630 — 1% fewer than Harrismith).
Harrismith
Harrismith precinct
Total crimes
630
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
→ Stable
Crime split
130 violent · 120 property · 380 other
6 murders
Most reported crime
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action (99)
Phuthaditjhaba
Phuthaditjhaba precinct
Total crimes
625
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↓ 9.9% fewer crimes
Crime split
211 violent · 119 property · 295 other
7 murders
Most reported crime
All theft not mentioned elsewhere (105)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Phuthaditjhaba had 5 fewer reported crimes (625 vs 630)
- Most reported crime in Harrismith: Sexual offences detected as a result of police action · In Phuthaditjhaba: All theft not mentioned elsewhere
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Harrismith safer than Phuthaditjhaba?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Phuthaditjhaba had 5 fewer reported crimes than Harrismith in Apr–Jun 2026 (625 vs 630 — 1% fewer than Harrismith). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Harrismith vs Phuthaditjhaba?
Harrismith (Harrismith precinct) reported 630 crimes in Apr–Jun 2026, while Phuthaditjhaba (Phuthaditjhaba precinct) reported 625 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.