Melville vs Parkhurst: Crime Comparison

SAPS data for Apr–Jun 2026

Parkhurst had 352 fewer reported crimes than Melville in Apr–Jun 2026 (408 vs 760 — 46% fewer than Melville).

Precinct-level data

This comparison uses police precinct data from SAPS.Melville falls under Brixton precinct and Parkhurst falls under Parkview precinct. Crime figures cover the entire precinct area, which may extend beyond the named suburb.

Melville

Brixton precinct

Total crimes

760

Apr–Jun 2026

vs Apr–Jun 2025

→ Stable

Crime split

279 violent · 153 property · 328 other

1 murder

Most reported crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere (124)

Parkhurst

Parkview precinct

Total crimes

408

Apr–Jun 2026

vs Apr–Jun 2025

↑ 12.7% more crimes

Crime split

60 violent · 183 property · 165 other

2 murders

Most reported crime

Theft from vehicle (83)

Crime trend over time

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

At a glance

Parkhurst had 352 fewer reported crimes (408 vs 760)
Most reported crime in Melville: All theft not mentioned elsewhere · In Parkhurst: Theft from vehicle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Melville safer than Parkhurst?

SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Parkhurst had 352 fewer reported crimes than Melville in Apr–Jun 2026 (408 vs 760 — 46% fewer than Melville). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.

What is the crime rate in Melville vs Parkhurst?

Melville (Brixton precinct) reported 760 crimes in Apr–Jun 2026, while Parkhurst (Parkview precinct) reported 408 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.