Arcadia vs Hatfield: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Hatfield had 889 fewer reported crimes than Arcadia (2,926 vs 3,815 — 23% difference).
Arcadia
Sunnyside precinct
Total crimes
3,815
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 5.9% fewer crimes
Crime split
1,190 violent · 813 property · 1,812 other
8 murders
Most reported crime
Theft from vehicle (503)
Hatfield
Brooklyn precinct
Total crimes
2,926
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 10.3% fewer crimes
Crime split
805 violent · 1,239 property · 882 other
7 murders
Most reported crime
Vehicle theft (472)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Hatfield had 889 fewer reported crimes (2,926 vs 3,815)
- Most reported crime in Arcadia: Theft from vehicle · In Hatfield: Vehicle theft
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arcadia safer than Hatfield?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Hatfield had 889 fewer reported crimes than Arcadia (2,926 vs 3,815 — 23% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Arcadia vs Hatfield?
Arcadia (Sunnyside precinct) reported 3,815 serious crimes, while Hatfield (Brooklyn precinct) reported 2,926 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.