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Barberton vs Hazyview: Crime Comparison

2025-2026 SAPS data

Hazyview had 997 fewer reported crimes than Barberton (462 vs 1,459 — 68% 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.

Barberton

Barberton precinct

Total crimes

1,459

Apr–Dec 2025

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 11.3% more crimes

Crime split

791 violent · 221 property · 447 other

37 murders

Most reported crime

Serious assault (228)

Hazyview

Hazyview precinct

Total crimes

462

Apr–Dec 2025

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 26.1% fewer crimes

Crime split

211 violent · 108 property · 143 other

14 murders

Most reported crime

Serious assault (74)

Crime trend over time

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

At a glance

  • Hazyview had 997 fewer reported crimes (462 vs 1,459)
  • Hazyview is improving while Barberton is worsening
  • Most reported crime in Barberton: Serious assault · In Hazyview: Serious assault

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barberton safer than Hazyview?

SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Hazyview had 997 fewer reported crimes than Barberton (462 vs 1,459 — 68% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.

What is the crime rate in Barberton vs Hazyview?

Barberton (Barberton precinct) reported 1,459 serious crimes, while Hazyview (Hazyview precinct) reported 462 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.