Tongaat vs Verulam: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Tongaat had 2,275 fewer reported crimes than Verulam (1,653 vs 3,928 — 58% difference).
Tongaat
Tongaat precinct
Total crimes
1,653
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 11.1% fewer crimes
Crime split
710 violent · 308 property · 635 other
38 murders
Most reported crime
Common assault (187)
Verulam
Verulam precinct
Total crimes
3,928
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 6.6% fewer crimes
Crime split
1,670 violent · 649 property · 1,609 other
68 murders
Most reported crime
Common assault (486)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Tongaat had 2,275 fewer reported crimes (1,653 vs 3,928)
- 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 2,275 fewer reported crimes than Verulam (1,653 vs 3,928 — 58% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Tongaat vs Verulam?
Tongaat (Tongaat precinct) reported 1,653 serious crimes, while Verulam (Verulam precinct) reported 3,928 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.