Centurion vs Midrand: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Centurion had 1,819 fewer reported crimes than Midrand (1,929 vs 3,748 — 49% difference).
Centurion
Wierdabrug precinct
Total crimes
1,929
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 13.6% fewer crimes
Crime split
547 violent · 833 property · 549 other
9 murders
Most reported crime
Residential burglary (311)
Midrand
Midrand precinct
Total crimes
3,748
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↑ 4.2% more crimes
Crime split
1,135 violent · 1,044 property · 1,569 other
21 murders
Most reported crime
Theft from vehicle (611)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Centurion had 1,819 fewer reported crimes (1,929 vs 3,748)
- Centurion is improving while Midrand is worsening
- Most reported crime in Centurion: Residential burglary · In Midrand: Theft from vehicle
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Centurion safer than Midrand?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Centurion had 1,819 fewer reported crimes than Midrand (1,929 vs 3,748 — 49% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Centurion vs Midrand?
Centurion (Wierdabrug precinct) reported 1,929 serious crimes, while Midrand (Midrand precinct) reported 3,748 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.