Fourways vs Midrand: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Fourways had 1,428 fewer reported crimes than Midrand (2,320 vs 3,748 — 38% difference).
Fourways
Douglasdale precinct
Total crimes
2,320
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 6.2% fewer crimes
Crime split
929 violent · 591 property · 800 other
23 murders
Most reported crime
Common assault (341)
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
- Fourways had 1,428 fewer reported crimes (2,320 vs 3,748)
- Fourways is improving while Midrand is worsening
- Most reported crime in Fourways: Common assault · In Midrand: Theft from vehicle
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fourways safer than Midrand?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Fourways had 1,428 fewer reported crimes than Midrand (2,320 vs 3,748 — 38% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Fourways vs Midrand?
Fourways (Douglasdale precinct) reported 2,320 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.