Barberton vs Hazyview: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Hazyview had 997 fewer reported crimes than Barberton (462 vs 1,459 — 68% difference).
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.