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Badplaas vs Carolina: Crime Comparison

2025-2026 SAPS data

Badplaas had 710 fewer reported crimes than Carolina (255 vs 965 — 74% difference).

Precinct-level data
This comparison uses police precinct data from SAPS. Crime figures cover the entire precinct area, which may extend beyond the named suburb.

Badplaas

Badplaas precinct

Total crimes

255

Apr 2025–Mar 2026

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 14.1% fewer crimes

Crime split

94 violent · 68 property · 93 other

4 murders

Most reported crime

Serious assault (39)

Carolina

Carolina precinct

Total crimes

965

Apr 2025–Mar 2026

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ Stable

Crime split

332 violent · 242 property · 391 other

8 murders

Most reported crime

Serious assault (136)

Crime trend over time

At a glance

  • Badplaas had 710 fewer reported crimes (255 vs 965)
  • Badplaas is improving while Carolina is worsening
  • Most reported crime in Badplaas: Serious assault · In Carolina: Serious assault

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Badplaas safer than Carolina?

SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Badplaas had 710 fewer reported crimes than Carolina (255 vs 965 — 74% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.

What is the crime rate in Badplaas vs Carolina?

Badplaas (Badplaas precinct) reported 255 crimes, while Carolina (Carolina precinct) reported 965 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.