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Centurion vs Midrand: Crime Comparison

SAPS data for Apr–Jun 2026

Centurion had 902 fewer reported crimes than Midrand in Apr–Jun 2026 (1,045 vs 1,947 — 46% fewer than Midrand).

Precinct-level data
This comparison uses police precinct data from SAPS.Centurion falls under Wierdabrug precinct. Crime figures cover the entire precinct area, which may extend beyond the named suburb.

Centurion

Wierdabrug precinct

Total crimes

1,045

Apr–Jun 2026

vs Apr–Jun 2025

→ Stable

Crime split

178 violent · 295 property · 572 other

1 murder

Most reported crime

Commercial crime (290)

Midrand

Midrand precinct

Total crimes

1,947

Apr–Jun 2026

vs Apr–Jun 2025

↓ 3.6% fewer crimes

Crime split

378 violent · 377 property · 1,192 other

2 murders

Most reported crime

Commercial crime (478)

Crime trend over time

Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.

At a glance

  • Centurion had 902 fewer reported crimes (1,045 vs 1,947)
  • Most reported crime in Centurion: Commercial crime · In Midrand: Commercial crime

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Centurion safer than Midrand?

SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Centurion had 902 fewer reported crimes than Midrand in Apr–Jun 2026 (1,045 vs 1,947 — 46% fewer than Midrand). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.

What is the crime rate in Centurion vs Midrand?

Centurion (Wierdabrug precinct) reported 1,045 crimes in Apr–Jun 2026, while Midrand (Midrand precinct) reported 1,947 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.