Smithfield vs Zastron: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Smithfield had 240 fewer reported crimes than Zastron (186 vs 426 — 56% difference).
Smithfield
Smithfield precinct
Total crimes
186
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↑ 17% more crimes
Crime split
88 violent · 59 property · 39 other
Most reported crime
Serious assault (43)
Zastron
Zastron precinct
Total crimes
426
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 6.4% fewer crimes
Crime split
199 violent · 140 property · 87 other
3 murders
Most reported crime
Serious assault (84)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Smithfield had 240 fewer reported crimes (186 vs 426)
- Zastron is improving while Smithfield is worsening
- Most reported crime in Smithfield: Serious assault · In Zastron: Serious assault
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Smithfield safer than Zastron?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Smithfield had 240 fewer reported crimes than Zastron (186 vs 426 — 56% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Smithfield vs Zastron?
Smithfield (Smithfield precinct) reported 186 serious crimes, while Zastron (Zastron precinct) reported 426 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.