Tongaat vs Verulam: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Tongaat had 3,436 fewer reported crimes than Verulam (2,828 vs 6,264 — 55% difference).
Tongaat
Tongaat precinct
Total crimes
2,828
Apr 2025–Mar 2026
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↓ 6.1% fewer crimes
Crime split
1,001 violent · 412 property · 1,415 other
50 murders
Most reported crime
Common assault (279)
Verulam
Verulam precinct
Total crimes
6,264
Apr 2025–Mar 2026
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↓ 6.4% fewer crimes
Crime split
2,249 violent · 897 property · 3,118 other
94 murders
Most reported crime
Common assault (699)
Crime trend over time
At a glance
- Tongaat had 3,436 fewer reported crimes (2,828 vs 6,264)
- 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 3,436 fewer reported crimes than Verulam (2,828 vs 6,264 — 55% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Tongaat vs Verulam?
Tongaat (Tongaat precinct) reported 2,828 crimes, while Verulam (Verulam precinct) reported 6,264 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.