Tongaat vs Verulam: Crime Comparison
2026-2027 SAPS data
Tongaat had 831 fewer reported crimes than Verulam (752 vs 1,583 — 52% difference).
Tongaat
Tongaat precinct
Total crimes
752
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↑ 10.6% more crimes
Crime split
291 violent · 91 property · 370 other
7 murders
Most reported crime
Common assault (81)
Verulam
Verulam precinct
Total crimes
1,583
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↑ 9.8% more crimes
Crime split
594 violent · 225 property · 764 other
24 murders
Most reported crime
Common assault (160)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Tongaat had 831 fewer reported crimes (752 vs 1,583)
- Most reported crime in Tongaat: Common assault · In Verulam: Common assault
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tongaat safer than Verulam?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Tongaat had 831 fewer reported crimes than Verulam (752 vs 1,583 — 52% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Tongaat vs Verulam?
Tongaat (Tongaat precinct) reported 752 crimes, while Verulam (Verulam precinct) reported 1,583 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.