Brakpan vs Kempton Park: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Brakpan had 1,674 fewer reported crimes than Kempton Park (2,254 vs 3,928 — 43% difference).
Brakpan
Brakpan precinct
Total crimes
2,254
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 3.5% fewer crimes
Crime split
647 violent · 445 property · 1,162 other
16 murders
Most reported crime
Aggravated robbery (254)
Kempton Park
Kempton Park precinct
Total crimes
3,928
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 4.6% fewer crimes
Crime split
1,253 violent · 948 property · 1,727 other
23 murders
Most reported crime
Aggravated robbery (517)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Brakpan had 1,674 fewer reported crimes (2,254 vs 3,928)
- Most reported crime in Brakpan: Aggravated robbery · In Kempton Park: Aggravated robbery
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brakpan safer than Kempton Park?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Brakpan had 1,674 fewer reported crimes than Kempton Park (2,254 vs 3,928 — 43% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Brakpan vs Kempton Park?
Brakpan (Brakpan precinct) reported 2,254 serious crimes, while Kempton Park (Kempton Park precinct) reported 3,928 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.