Badplaas vs Carolina: Crime Comparison

2025-2026 SAPS data

Badplaas had 386 fewer reported crimes than Carolina (163 vs 549 — 70% 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

163

Apr–Dec 2025

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 15.6% fewer crimes

Crime split

77 violent · 50 property · 36 other

4 murders

Most reported crime

Serious assault (28)

Carolina

Carolina precinct

Total crimes

549

Apr–Dec 2025

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 19.1% fewer crimes

Crime split

237 violent · 181 property · 131 other

5 murders

Most reported crime

Serious assault (105)

Crime trend over time

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

At a glance

Badplaas had 386 fewer reported crimes (163 vs 549)
Most reported crime in Badplaas: Serious assault · In Carolina: Serious assault

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Badplaas safer than Carolina?

SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Badplaas had 386 fewer reported crimes than Carolina (163 vs 549 — 70% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.

What is the crime rate in Badplaas vs Carolina?

Badplaas (Badplaas precinct) reported 163 serious crimes, while Carolina (Carolina precinct) reported 549 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.